lituola

/lɪˈtuːoʊlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct genus of prehistoric, carnivorous mammals.

“The discovery of a new lituola fossil shed new light on the evolution of mammals.”

2. proper noun

A genus of extinct carnivorous mammals in the family Miacidae.

“The lituola genus is closely related to the Viverravus.”

Synonyms

  • carnivore
  • mammal

Antonyms

  • herbivore