diprotodan

/dɪˈprɒtədɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

An extinct genus of large marsupials that lived in Australia during the Pleistocene epoch.

“The discovery of a diprotodon fossil revealed a fascinating piece of prehistoric history.”

Synonyms

  • marsupial
  • megafauna

Antonyms

  • mammal
  • vertebrate