Definitions

1. noun

A genus of prehistoric mammals that are closely related to the ancestors of modern bears.

“The priodon fossil discovery provided valuable insights into the evolution of bears.”

2. noun

A member of the genus Priodontes, a group of prehistoric mammals that are closely related to the ancestors of modern pangolins.

“The priodon’s unique scales and armor-plated body made it a formidable creature in its ecosystem.”