mamma

[ mah-muh, muh-mah ]

/ ˈmɑ mə, məˈmɑ /

noun

mama.

Words nearby mamma

mamillary line, mamillate, mamillation, mamilliform, mamillothalamic fascicle, mamma, mammal, mammalgia, mammalian, mammalogy, mammals

Definition for mamma (2 of 2)

mamma²

[ mam-uh ]

/ ˈmæm ə /

noun, plural mam·mae [mam-ee] /ˈmæm i/ for 1; mam·ma for 2.

Anatomy, Zoology. a structure, characteristic of mammals, that comprises one or more mammary glands with an associated nipple or teat, usually rudimentary unless developed and activated for the secretion of milk in the female after the birth of young.

Meteorology.(used with a plural verb) hanging, breastlike protuberances on the under surface of a cloud.

Origin of mamma

before 1050; Middle English <Latin: breast, teat (whence Old English mamme teat). See mamma¹

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Example sentences from the Web for mamma

His other films include Mrs. Doubtfire, Mamma Mia, and The Thomas Crown Affair.
Pierce Brosnan’s Life After Bond: From Action Hero to Losing His Daughter to Cancer|Tim Teeman|July 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When Retsky showed the pathology report to William Hrushesky, his treating oncologist, the doctor exclaimed, “Mamma mia.”
How Big Pharma Holds Back in the War on Cancer|ProPublica|April 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Manolakos, best known for playing Sophie Sheridan in Mamma Mia!
7 Awesome ‘Creep’ Covers: Carrie Manolakos, Scala & Kolacny, Ingrid Michaelson, & More (Video)|The Daily Beast Video|April 23, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In May 2010, an embarrassing audition tape surfaced online that Klein had shot years earlier for Mamma Mia!
Chris Klein Opens Up About His Battle With Alcohol, Katie Holmes, and ‘American Reunion’|Marlow Stern|April 6, 2012|DAILY BEAST

It was unclear if it was one of the Mamma Grizzlies that Palin would later make famous.
The Quirks in the Sarah Palin Emails|Shushannah Walshe, Michael Falcone|June 12, 2011|DAILY BEAST
She missed the good-night kiss from her mamma, and tears rose to her eyes.
A Little Florida Lady|Dorothy C. Paine
I'm surprised at you, Miriam, when you know how dear mamma would have forbidden it.
The Wild Olive|Basil King
"I feared my presence might not be quite desirable just now, mamma," Violet said gayly, coming forward as she spoke.
Elsie's Widowhood|Martha Finley
Mamma has been frantic with Mr. Glascock because he has been going to marry,—whom shall I say,—her edition of you.
He Knew He Was Right|Anthony Trollope
But, George, we must do as your mamma pleases about my plan, you know.
Deerbrook|Harriet Martineau

British Dictionary definitions for mamma (1 of 2)

mamma¹

noun mainly US

Also: momma (ˈmɑːmə, məˈmɑː) another word for mother 1

(ˈmɑːmə) informal a buxom and voluptuous woman

Word Origin for mamma

C16: reduplication of childish syllable ma; compare Welsh mam, French maman, Russian mama

British Dictionary definitions for mamma (2 of 2)

mamma²

/ (ˈmæmə) /

noun plural -mae (-miː)

the milk-secreting organ of female mammals: the breast in women, the udder in cows, sheep, etc

(functioning as plural) breast-shaped protuberances, esp from the base of cumulonimbus clouds

Word Origin for mamma

C17: from Latin: breast

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Medical definitions for mamma

mamma

[ măm′ə ]

n. pl. mam•mae (măm′ē)

A mammary gland.

单词	mamma
释义	mamma ¹ [ mah-muh, muh-mah ] / ˈmɑ mə, məˈmɑ / noun mama. Words nearby mamma mamillary line, mamillate, mamillation, mamilliform, mamillothalamic fascicle, mamma, mammal, mammalgia, mammalian, mammalogy, mammals Definition for mamma (2 of 2) mamma² [ mam-uh ] / ˈmæm ə / noun, plural mam·mae [mam-ee] /ˈmæm i/ for 1; mam·ma for 2. Anatomy, Zoology. a structure, characteristic of mammals, that comprises one or more mammary glands with an associated nipple or teat, usually rudimentary unless developed and activated for the secretion of milk in the female after the birth of young. Meteorology.(used with a plural verb) hanging, breastlike protuberances on the under surface of a cloud. Origin of mamma ² before 1050; Middle English <Latin: breast, teat (whence Old English mamme teat). See mamma¹ Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for mamma His other films include Mrs. Doubtfire, Mamma Mia, and The Thomas Crown Affair. Pierce Brosnan’s Life After Bond: From Action Hero to Losing His Daughter to Cancer\|Tim Teeman\|July 2, 2014\|DAILY BEAST When Retsky showed the pathology report to William Hrushesky, his treating oncologist, the doctor exclaimed, “Mamma mia.” How Big Pharma Holds Back in the War on Cancer\|ProPublica\|April 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Manolakos, best known for playing Sophie Sheridan in Mamma Mia! 7 Awesome ‘Creep’ Covers: Carrie Manolakos, Scala & Kolacny, Ingrid Michaelson, & More (Video)\|The Daily Beast Video\|April 23, 2012\|DAILY BEAST In May 2010, an embarrassing audition tape surfaced online that Klein had shot years earlier for Mamma Mia! Chris Klein Opens Up About His Battle With Alcohol, Katie Holmes, and ‘American Reunion’\|Marlow Stern\|April 6, 2012\|DAILY BEAST It was unclear if it was one of the Mamma Grizzlies that Palin would later make famous. The Quirks in the Sarah Palin Emails\|Shushannah Walshe, Michael Falcone\|June 12, 2011\|DAILY BEAST She missed the good-night kiss from her mamma, and tears rose to her eyes. A Little Florida Lady\|Dorothy C. Paine I'm surprised at you, Miriam, when you know how dear mamma would have forbidden it. The Wild Olive\|Basil King "I feared my presence might not be quite desirable just now, mamma," Violet said gayly, coming forward as she spoke. Elsie's Widowhood\|Martha Finley Mamma has been frantic with Mr. Glascock because he has been going to marry,—whom shall I say,—her edition of you. He Knew He Was Right\|Anthony Trollope But, George, we must do as your mamma pleases about my plan, you know. Deerbrook\|Harriet Martineau British Dictionary definitions for mamma (1 of 2) mamma¹ noun mainly US Also: momma (ˈmɑːmə, məˈmɑː) another word for mother 1 (ˈmɑːmə) informal a buxom and voluptuous woman Word Origin for mamma C16: reduplication of childish syllable ma; compare Welsh mam, French maman, Russian mama British Dictionary definitions for mamma (2 of 2) mamma² / (ˈmæmə) / noun plural -mae (-miː) the milk-secreting organ of female mammals: the breast in women, the udder in cows, sheep, etc (functioning as plural) breast-shaped protuberances, esp from the base of cumulonimbus clouds Word Origin for mamma C17: from Latin: breast Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to mamma Why Do Babies Around The World Say “Mama”?One of the joys of motherhood across the globe is hearing your baby say "mama" for the first time. Learn more about the significance of that word and sound. READ MORE Why Do Babies Around The World Say “Mama”?One of the joys of motherhood across the globe is hearing your baby say "mama" for the first time. Learn more about the significance of that word and sound. READ MORE Medical definitions for mamma mamma [ măm′ə ] n. pl. mam•mae (măm′ē) A mammary gland. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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mamma

noun

Words nearby mamma

Definition for mamma (2 of 2)

noun, plural mam·mae [mam-ee] /ˈmæm i/ for 1; mam·ma for 2.

Origin of mamma

Example sentences from the Web for mamma

British Dictionary definitions for mamma (1 of 2)

noun mainly US

Word Origin for mamma

British Dictionary definitions for mamma (2 of 2)

noun plural -mae (-miː)

Word Origin for mamma

Content related to mamma

Medical definitions for mamma

n. pl. mam•mae (măm′ē)