bilophodont

/ˌbɪləʊˈfɒndənt/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having two small cusps or points at the front of the upper molars of an animal.

“The fossil of a bilophodont mammal helped scientists understand its diet and habitat.”

2. noun

A type of extinct mammal that had bilophodont molars.

“The discovery of a new bilophodont species led to significant changes in the field of paleontology.”

Synonyms

  • bilophodont
  • diplophodont

Antonyms

  • anisophodont