First Known Use: 12th century
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teat
noun \ˈtit, ˈtēt\
: the part of a female animal (such as a cow) through which a young animal receives milk
Full Definition of TEAT
1
: the protuberance through which milk is drawn from an udder or breast : nipple
2
: a small projection or a nib (as on a mechanical part)
— teat·ed \ˈti-təd, ˈtē-\ adjective
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Origin of TEAT
Middle English tete, in part from Old English tit; in part from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English tit teat, Middle High German zitze
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TEAT Defined for Kids
teat
noun \ˈtit, ˈtēt\
Definition of TEAT for Kids
: nipple 1 —used mostly of domestic animals
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teat
noun \ˈtit, ˈtēt\
Medical Definition of TEAT
: the protuberance through which milk is drawn from an udder or breast : nipple
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