homosteus

/ˌhɒməˈstiːs/ or /ˌhɑːməˈstiːs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct, large, terrestrial mammal closely related to the ancestors of modern mammals

“Fossil evidence suggests that homosteus roamed the Earth during the same period as dinosaurs.”

Synonyms

  • mammal
  • terrestrial mammal

Antonyms

  • insectivore
  • marine mammal