amniote

noun am·ni·ote \ˈam-nē-ˌōt\

Definition of AMNIOTE

: any of a group (Amniota) of vertebrates that undergo embryonic or fetal development within an amnion and include the birds, reptiles, and mammals

— amniote adjective

New Latin Amniota, from amnion

First Known Use: 1887

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