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Mamma

Mamma

(Science: anatomy) a glandular organ for secreting milk, characteristic of all mammals, but usually rudimentary in the male; a mammary gland; a breast; under; bag.

Origin: L. Mamma breast. Milk-secreting organ of female mammals.


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