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eutherian

adjective
eu·​the·​ri·​an | \ yü-ˈthir-Ä“-É™n How to pronounce eutherian (audio) \

Definition of eutherian

: of or relating to a major division (Eutheria) of mammals comprising the placental mammals
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eutherian noun

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 To do that, Harris Lewin, an evolutionary geneticist at the University of California, Davis, and colleagues compared 19 genomes of various mammals at different spots in the eutherian family tree, including several primates. — Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, "Digital reconstruction of ancient chromosomes reveals surprises about mammalian evolution," 19 June 2017

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First Known Use of eutherian

1880, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for eutherian

ultimately from New Latin eu- + Greek thērion beast — more at treacle

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