cycadeoid

/saiˈkeɪdiɔɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct conifers that are closely related to cycads, having large, seed-bearing cones.

“Fossil records show that the cycadeoids were a dominant group during the Jurassic period.”

2. adjective

Resembling or related to cycads or cycadeoids.

“The cycadeoid morphology of the ancient plant fossils suggests a strong connection to modern-day cycads.”

Synonyms

  • conifer
  • cycad

Antonyms

  • angiosperm
  • dicot