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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