hypohippus

/haɪˈpɒpəs/

Definitions

1. noun

An extinct genus of large forest-dwelling horses, characterized by their relatively small body size and long legs.

“The fossil discovery of the hypohippus provided valuable insights into the evolution of ancient horses.”

Synonyms

  • fossilized equine
  • prehistoric horse

Antonyms

  • domesticated equine
  • living horse