coelodont

/ˌsiːɒlɒˈdɒnt/

Definitions

1. noun

A now-extinct suborder of large, herbivorous mammals, closely related to the rhinoceroses and tapirs.

“The discovery of a coelodont fossil in the region provided valuable insights into the evolution of ancient mammals.”

Synonyms

  • rhinoceros
  • tapir

Antonyms

  • carnivorous
  • predatory