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Udder Meaning in English

word

ˈʌdə
UHD-er
ˈʌdɐ
UHD-uh

Definition

The soft part of a female cow or other animal that hangs down and produces milk, usually with several teats.

Usage & Nuances

'Udder' is mostly used for cows, but also applies to female goats, sheep, and some other mammals. It is scientific/formal in tone and rarely used in everyday conversation unless talking about farming or animal biology. Do not confuse with 'udder' (animal) and 'udderly' (a pun on utterly); they are unrelated.

Example Sentences

The cow's udder is full of milk.

basic

Farmers check the udder for signs of infection.

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Goats also have an udder for feeding their babies.

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After milking, the farmer gently wipes the cow's udder clean.

natural

If an animal's udder is swollen, it could mean she is sick.

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Have you ever seen how quickly a calf finds its mother's udder?

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