entelodont

ɛntəˈlɒdənt

Definitions

1. noun

A large extinct mammal of the order Artiodactyla, characterized by its massive size and distinctive dental structure.

“The paleontologist spent years studying the fossil remains of the ancient entelodont, trying to understand its place in the ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • ancient mammal
  • giant pig

Antonyms

  • microbe
  • small mammal