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] The science
which relates to mammals or the Mammalia. See
Mammalia.

Mam"ma*ry (?), a. [Cf. F.
mammaire.] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the
mammæ or breasts; as, the mammary arteries and
veins.

Mam*mee" (?), n. [Haytian
mamey.] (Bot.) A fruit tree of tropical America,
belonging to the genus Mammea (M. Americana); also, its
fruit. The latter is large, covered with a thick, tough ring, and
contains a bright yellow pulp of a pleasant taste and fragrant scent.
It is often called mammee apple.

Mam"mer (?), v. i. [Cf. G. memme
coward, poltroon.] To hesitate; to mutter doubtfully.
[Obs.]

Mam"met (?), n. [See Mawmet.]
An idol; a puppet; a doll. [Obs.] Selden.
Shak.

Mam"met*ry (?), n. See
Mawmetry. [Obs.]

Mam"mi*fer (?), n. [NL. See
Mammiferous.] (Zoöl.) A mammal. See
Mammalia.

Mam*mif"er*ous (?), a.

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