orthoceras

/ˌɔːrθəˈsɪrəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct cephalopod mollusks with straight, pointed shells.

“Fossils of orthoceras are often found in limestone deposits.”

Synonyms

  • extinct cephalopod
  • straight-shelled cephalopod

Antonyms

  • curved-shelled cephalopod
  • living cephalopod