Definitions

1. noun

a genus of extinct early mammals of the Cretaceous period, characterized by their quadrupedal locomotion and relatively simple dentition.

“The discovery of the coryphodont fossils provided valuable insights into the evolution of mammals during the Cretaceous period.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Coryphodon or its fossils.

“The paleontologist specialized in the study of coryphodont fossils and their significance in the history of mammals.”