lophiodont

/ˌlɒfiəˈdɒnt/

Definitions

1. noun

Any of various extinct sharks of the family Lophiodontidae, characterized by their large teeth.

“Fossil remains of the lophiodont, a prehistoric shark, were discovered in the nearby excavation site.”

Synonyms

  • extinct shark
  • prehistoric shark

Antonyms

  • living shark
  • modern shark