Udder: meaning, definitions and examples
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udder
[ หสdษr ]
animal anatomy
The udder is a mammary gland found in female mammals, particularly in cows, goats, and sheep. It is responsible for producing milk for feeding their young. The udder is composed of fatty tissue and milk-producing lobules, and it is situated on the animal's underside.
Synonyms
mammary gland, milk gland.
Examples of usage
- The cow's udder was full of milk.
- She learned how to milk the goat by gently squeezing its udder.
- The veterinarian examined the udder for any signs of infection.
Translations
Translations of the word "udder" in other languages:
๐ต๐น รบbere
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฆเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Euter
๐ฎ๐ฉ ambing
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธะผ'ั
๐ต๐ฑ wymiona
๐ฏ๐ต ไนณๆฟ (ใซใ ใใผใ)
๐ซ๐ท trayons
๐ช๐ธ udder
๐น๐ท memelerin
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถุฑุน
๐จ๐ฟ vemeno
๐ธ๐ฐ vemenรก
๐จ๐ณ ไนณๆฟ (rวfรกng)
๐ธ๐ฎ teletina
๐ฎ๐ธ jurt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฏั ะฑะตะทั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แฃแขแงแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ sรผd
๐ฒ๐ฝ รบbere
Etymology
The word 'udder' originates from Old English 'udder', with roots tracing back to Proto-Germanic 'udrล', which means 'udder' or 'teat'. Related terms can be found in several Germanic languages, indicating a shared etymological background. The word has been used in English since the early Middle Ages to describe the milk-producing organ. The use of 'udder' specifically for domestic animals signifies the importance of milk production in agriculture and society. Over time, the term has remained consistent in its meaning, reflecting the biological and agricultural significance of the udder across cultures and eras.