aryballoid

/ˌærɪbælˈɔɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct genus of marine reptiles from the Jurassic period.

“The paleontologist studied the aryballoid fossils found in the Jurassic rock formation.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of aryballoids.

“The scientist described the fossil as an aryballoid species.”

Synonyms

  • marine reptile
  • reptile

Antonyms

  • land-dwelling
  • terrestrial