oxyrhine

/ɒksiˈraɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of ancient Egyptian fishhook with a rhinoceros horn or similar shape.

“The archaeologist carefully examined the ancient fishing tools, including an oxyrhine fishhook, to understand their construction and purpose.”

Synonyms

  • ancient hook
  • fishhook

Antonyms

  • modern hook
  • screw