n pl :  the group of vertebrates that are characterized by embryonic development with an amnion and include birds, reptiles, and mammals am*ni*ote adj or n 
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  am·a·ni·ta  am·bi·ent  ament   aminate 
 
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