icosteid

/aɪkɒˈstiːd/

Definitions

1. noun

A subfamily of extinct rhinoceros-like mammals that lived during the Eocene and Oligocene epochs.

“The discovery of icosteid fossils in the region shed new light on the evolution of these ancient creatures.”

Synonyms

  • mammal
  • rhinoceros

Antonyms

  • bird
  • reptile