Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct large predatory mammals belonging to the family Amphicyonidae, related to raccoons and weasels.

“The discovery of the Leptobos species in North America provided new insights into the evolution of carnivorous mammals.”

2. noun

The type genus of the extinct subfamily Leptoboinae, a group of large predatory mammals.

“The Leptobos fossils were found in the Miocene deposits of Europe, indicating their wide distribution across the continent.”