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Pronunciation: /dam/

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Definition of dam

noun

the female parent of an animal, especially a domestic mammal.

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting a human mother): alteration of dame

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Definition of dam in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

Dalton, John
daltonism
Daly City
dam ¹
dam ²
dam ³
dama gazelle
damage
damage control
damage feasant
damage limitation

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