WorldAugust 10, 2026

udders

UD-erz

Definition

The mammary glands of certain female mammals, particularly cows, typically associated with milk production.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English word 'ūder,' it shares roots with the Proto-Germanic 'ūdraz' and is related to the Greek 'outhar' and Latin 'uber,' all of which refer to the mammary glands or a source of abundance.

In the news

The word appears in a user-submitted comment titled 'Do oat stalks have udders?' which is listed in the blog's sidebar. It is used here in a humorous or rhetorical context to highlight the distinction between animal-derived and plant-based food products.

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