cycloganoid

/saɪˌkɒləˈnoɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of fossilized log or tree trunk that has been converted into a concretionary form, often rounded and resembling a cycloid.

“The cycloganoid found in the ancient forest was a remarkable example of geological transformation.”

Synonyms

  • concretionary tree trunk
  • fossilized log

Antonyms

  • freshly fallen log
  • living tree