mammose

English

Etymology

Etymology tree

English mammo-

Ancient Greek γλεῦκος (gleûkos)der.

French glucose

English glucosebf.

English -ose

English mammose

From mammo- + -ose.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈmæməʊs/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈmæmoʊs/

Adjective

mammose (not comparable)

1. Having large breasts.
2. (botany) Breast-shaped.

Derived terms

• mammosity