Other definitions for mamma (2 of 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) the hanging protuberances of a mammatus, on the undersurface of a thunderstorm cloud: The mamma in this formation are distinctly ominous.
Origin of mamma
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How to use mamma in a sentence
Take, for instance, Yiddish mamma, a young Parisian brand that peddles its wares with love and humour.
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 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen Retsky showed the pathology report to William Hrushesky, his treating oncologist, the doctor exclaimed, “mamma mia.”
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 | THE DAILY BEASTIn May 2010, an embarrassing audition tape surfaced online that Klein had shot years earlier for mamma Mia!
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They were standing over the cots in the nursery late at night, and I think that mamma was crying softly.
Kipling Stories and Poems Every Child Should Know, Book II | Rudyard KiplingThe day before the steamer reached Southampton, mamma asked her if she would not like to see the ayah again.
Kipling Stories and Poems Every Child Should Know, Book II | Rudyard KiplingIt was then that he heard for the first time mamma's passionate appeal to him never to let Judy forget mamma.
Kipling Stories and Poems Every Child Should Know, Book II | Rudyard Kipling"The worst of it is that the children will grow up away from me," thought mamma; but she did not say it aloud.
Kipling Stories and Poems Every Child Should Know, Book II | Rudyard KiplingBut mamma and Papa and Judy had quitted the cab, and all the luggage was being taken into the house.
Kipling Stories and Poems Every Child Should Know, Book II | Rudyard Kipling
British Dictionary definitions for mamma (1 of 2)
Also: momma (ˈmɑːmə, məˈmɑː) another word for mother 1
(ˈmɑːmə) informal a buxom and voluptuous woman
Origin of mamma
1British Dictionary definitions for mamma (2 of 2)
/ (ˈmæmə) /
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
Origin of mamma
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