Premammalian

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Before the evolution of mammals. not-comparable

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

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

Etymology

From pre- + mammalian.

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