ammonitic

/æmˈnɒnɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Of or relating to ammonites, especially a type of limestone formed from their shells.

“The ammonitic limestone rocks were an excellent example of ancient marine fossils.”

2. noun

A type of fossil, especially a shell of an extinct cephalopod, particularly an ammonite.

“The museum displayed an impressive collection of ammonitic fossils from the Jurassic period.”

Synonyms

  • ammonite
  • cephalopod

Antonyms

  • sedimentary
  • volcanic