loxodon

/ˈlɒksədɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

an extinct genus of elephants that lived during the Pleistocene epoch, characterized by a distinctive long, curved tusk

“The discovery of the loxodon fossils provided significant insights into the evolution of elephants.”

Synonyms

  • elephant
  • mastodon

Antonyms

  • bird
  • insect