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MAMMA
ma, mama, mamma, mom, momma, mommy, mammy, mum, mummy
(noun) informal terms for a mother
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
mamma (plural mammae or mammas)
(anatomy) The milk-secreting organ of female humans and other mammals which includes the mammary gland and the nipple or teat; a breast; an udder. (plural: mammae)
(meteorology) an accessory cloud like a mammary in appearance, which can form on the underside of most cloud genera
Etymology 2
Noun
mamma (plural mammas)
Alternative spelling of mama: mother.
Source: Wiktionary
Mam*ma", n. Etym: [Reduplicated from the infantine word ma, influenced in spelling by L. mamma.]
Definition: Mother; -- word of tenderness and familiarity. [Written also mama.] Tell tales papa and mamma. Swift.
Mam"ma, n.; pl. Mammæ. Etym: [L. mamma breast.] (Anat.)
Definition: A glandular organ for secreting milk, characteristic of all mammals, but usually rudimentary in the male; a mammary gland; a breast; under; bag.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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