Udder: meaning, definitions and examples

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udder

 

[ หˆสŒdษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รบbere

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Euter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ambing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะผ'ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wymiona

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไนณๆˆฟ (ใซใ‚…ใ†ใผใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trayons

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ udder

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท memelerin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ์„ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุฑุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vemeno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vemenรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนณๆˆฟ (rว”fรกng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ teletina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jurt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฏั‚ ะฑะตะทั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒฃแƒขแƒงแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผd

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,534, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.