hemiterata

/hɛmɪˈtɛrətə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fossilized leaf impression, especially one from the Carboniferous or Permian period.

“The museum exhibit featured a rare hemiterata found in the ancient forest.”

Synonyms

  • fossilized leaf
  • impression

Antonyms

  • fresh leaf
  • unfossilized