mammal (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmæməl/

Definition

A warm-blooded vertebrate animal of a class that is distinguished by the possession of hair or fur, the secretion of milk by the female for the nourishment of the young, and (typically) the birth of live young.

Examples

• The blue whale is the largest mammal on Earth.

• Many mammals, like bats, can fly.

• Marsupials are a unique group of mammals that carry their young in a pouch.

Synonyms of mammal

Words with a similar meaning to mammal:

• creature
• animal
• vertebrate
• warm-blooded animal

Antonyms of mammal

Words with the opposite meaning to mammal:

• reptile
• bird
• fish

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