silicoidea

/ˌsilɪkɒˈiːdiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct, carnivorous, marsupial mammals

“The fossil record reveals a rare example of a silicoidea fossil, dating back millions of years.”

2. adjective

Relating to or resembling silicoidea

“The new species was found to have silicoidea characteristics, sparking further research.”

Synonyms

  • carnivorous
  • extinct
  • marsupial

Antonyms

  • herbivorous
  • mammal