ichthyoid

/ɪkˈθaɪ.ɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling a fish

“The ichthyoid scales on the dragon’s back gave it a unique appearance.”

2. noun

a fish-like fossil or any fossil of a marine reptile

“The ichthyoid fossils found in the museum were from the Jurassic period.”

Synonyms

  • piscine
  • fish-like

Antonyms

  • land-dwelling
  • terrestrial