menopoma

/mɛnəˈpoʊmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct, giant, carnivorous monotremes from Australia, known from fossil remains.

“The discovery of a menopoma fossil in the Australian outback shed new light on the evolution of marsupials.”

Synonyms

  • carnivorous mammal
  • monotreme

Antonyms

  • herbivorous mammal
  • omnivorous reptile