Eutheria
Syllabification: (Eu·the·ri·a)
Pronunciation: /yo͞oˈTHi(ə)rēə/
Zoology
Definition of Eutheria
- a major group of mammals that comprises the placentals. Compare with Metatheria.
- Infraclass Eutheria, subclass Theria
Origin:
modern Latin (plural), from eu- 'well, prospering' + Greek thērion 'wild beast'