Mammalian

Full definition of mammalian

Adjective

1. Of, or pertaining to, mammals.
• 2013, Fenella Saunders, Tiny Lenses See the Big Picture, The single-imaging optic of the mammalian eye offers some distinct visual advantages. Such lenses can take in photons from a wide range of angles, increasing light sensitivity. They also have high spatial resolution, resolving incoming images in minute detail.
2. Like a mammal.

Derived terms

• neomammalian
• paleomammalian

Noun

1. Any mammal.