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.”