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Eutheria

Pronunciation: /juːˈθɪərɪə/

Definition of Eutheria

noun

Zoology
  • 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'

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