hyaenodon

/ˌhaɪənəˈdɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A prehistoric mammal of the family Hyaenodontidae, related to hyenas but more ancient and resembling a large, carnivorous dog.

“The fossil remains of a hyaenodon were discovered in the excavations of the ancient site.”

Synonyms

  • carnivorous mammal
  • hyaenid

Antonyms

  • herbivorous mammal
  • omnivorous mammal