phagedaena

/fædɪˈniːən/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct marine reptiles, specifically a type of ichthyosaur.

“Fossil remains of the phagedaena were discovered in the early 20th century.”

Synonyms

  • ichthyosaur
  • marine reptile

Antonyms

  • land reptile
  • terrestrial animal