premammalian

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adjective

Before the evolution of mammals.

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Meanings

adjectivepremammalian (not comparable)
  1. not comparableBefore the evolution of mammals.

    At the same time, the monotremes still pay homage to their premammalian forebears.

    2008 May 13, Natalie Angier, “A Gene Map for the Cute Side of the Family”, in New York Times

Origin

From pre- + mammalian.

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Cite this entry
APA

premammalian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/premammalian

MLA

“premammalian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/premammalian. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “premammalian,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/premammalian.

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