ammonite

/ˈæmənaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

Any extinct cephalopod belonging to the subclass Ammonoidea, characterized by a spiral shell with chambers.

“The ammonite fossils found in the rock formation were a valuable discovery for paleontologists.”

2. noun

A fossil of an ammonite.

“The museum displayed a beautifully preserved ammonite fossil for visitors to see.”

Synonyms

  • nautilus
  • shelled cephalopod

Antonyms

  • invertebrate
  • mollusk