Definitions

1. noun

A genus of large, carnivorous synapsids that lived during the Late Triassic period.

“The fossil discovery of cynognathus revealed a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of mammal-like reptiles.”

2. adjective

Characterized or resembling cynognathus, especially in having a combination of reptilian and mammalian traits.

“The cynognathus-like features of the fossil suggested a link to its mammalian ancestors.”