cynoxylon

/ˌsɪnoʊˈksɪlɒn, -ˈksɪlɔn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct fossilized tree, a member of the extinct family Cynodontendraceae.

“The paleontologist studied the cynoxylon fossils to learn more about ancient plant life.”

Synonyms

  • extinct tree
  • fossilized tree

Antonyms

  • living tree
  • modern tree