keratode

/ker.ə.toʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct group of amphibians, often mistakenly referred to as ‘ancient frogs’.

“Fossil discoveries have revealed a keratode species that lived during the early Mesozoic era.”

Synonyms

  • ancient salamander
  • extinct amphibian

Antonyms

  • living amphibian
  • modern salamander