pachypod

/pækiˈpɒd/

Definitions

1. noun

A fossil group of large, four-legged, plant-eating mammals that lived during the Eocene epoch.

“The museum exhibit on ancient mammals featured a large pachypod fossil.”

Synonyms

  • ancient mammal
  • mesonychid

Antonyms

  • carnivorous mammal
  • modern mammal