pliohippus

/ˌplaɪoʊˈhɪpəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct, three-toed forest-dwelling horses that lived during the Eocene epoch.

“The discovery of pliohippus fossils provided significant insights into the evolution of horses in North America.”

Synonyms

  • equine
  • prehistoric

Antonyms

  • domestic
  • modern