eutherian

(yo͞o-thîrˈē-ən)

adjective
Of or belonging to the infraclass Eutheria, a division of mammals to which all the placental mammals belong.

Origin:

Origin: From New Latin Euthēria, infraclass name

Origin: : Greek eu-, eu-

Origin: + Greek thēria

Origin: , pl. of thērion, wild animal; see treacle

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Related Forms:

  • eu·therˈi·an noun
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