megadont

/ˈmɛɡədɒnt/

Definitions

1. noun

A large extinct genus of prehistoric land mammals related to the rhinoceros and tapirs, characterized by their large size and distinctive teeth.

“Fossil evidence suggests that the megadont was one of the largest land animals to have ever existed.”

Synonyms

  • megadonta
  • rhinoceros
  • tapir

Antonyms

  • microdont
  • small