prionodon

/praɪ.oʊˈdoʊ.nən/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of small, carnivorous mammals, native to Southeast Asia.

“The prionodon is a nocturnal species of mammal that is rarely seen by humans.”

2. noun

A type of ancient, extinct mammal that lived in Southeast Asia.

“Fossil evidence of the prionodon dates back to the Miocene epoch.”

Synonyms

  • carnivore
  • mammal
  • wild animal

Antonyms

  • domesticated animal
  • herbivore