cacodontia

/kækəʊdɒnˈtaɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

a suborder of extinct carnivorous mammals that includes the extinct weasel-like family Amphicyonidae and the extinct bear-like family Hyaenarctidae

“Fossil evidence has revealed a new species of cacodontia that once roamed the earth millions of years ago.”

Synonyms

  • ancient mammal
  • extinct carnivore

Antonyms

  • living carnivore
  • modern mammal