dimetrodon

/ˌdaɪmɪˈtroʊdɑn/

Definitions

1. noun

A large, carnivorous synapsid of the Late Permian period, characterized by its distinctive pair of long, tooth-like canines and a sail-like structure on its back.

“The fossilized remains of a dimetrodon were found in the Texas desert, providing valuable insights into the biology of this ancient predator.”

Synonyms

  • carnivorous reptile
  • synapsid

Antonyms

  • herbivorous mammal
  • omnivorous dinosaur