Mammalian ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Mammalian ( adjective )

1. Of, relating to, or belonging to the class Mammalia, which includes all mammals.
2. Having characteristics of mammals, such as mammary glands, hair, and three middle ear bones.

Origin:

From latin mammalis, from mamma ("breast") + -alis.

Examples:

1. The mammalian brain is more complex than that of other vertebrates.
2. The mammalian heart has four chambers.
3. Mammalian milk is rich in fat and protein.
4. Mammalian hair serves as insulation and camouflage.
5. Mammalian young are born helpless and require care from their mothers.

(As a noun)

Mammalian ( noun )

1. Of, relating to, or belonging to the class Mammalia, which includes all mammals.
2. Having characteristics of mammals, such as mammary glands, hair, and three middle ear bones.

Origin:

From latin mammalis, from mamma ("breast") + -alis.

Examples:

1. The mammalian brain is more complex than that of other vertebrates.
2. The mammalian heart has four chambers.
3. Mammalian milk is rich in fat and protein.
4. Mammalian hair serves as insulation and camouflage.
5. Mammalian young are born helpless and require care from their mothers.