saccomyid

/ˌsækəˈmīd, -ˈmaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A family of extinct, large, carnivorous mammals that lived during the Paleogene and Miocene epochs.

“The saccomyid was a massive predator that roamed the ancient Earth, feeding on large herbivores.”

Synonyms

  • carnivore
  • mammal
  • megafauna

Antonyms

  • herbivore
  • omnivore