lyterian

/lɪtəˈriːən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Litteraria, a genus of extinct sea sponges, or their fossils

“The paleontologist studied the lyterian fossils found in the ancient ocean bed.”

2. noun

a member of Litteraria, a genus of extinct sea sponges, or their fossils

“The collection of lyterian specimens was donated to the museum by a wealthy patron.”

Synonyms

  • fossil
  • litterarian

Antonyms

  • living organism
  • modern species