sphenodont

/ˈsfɛn.ən.dɒnt/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of reptile, particularly a group of small to medium-sized lizards that are related to the tuatara, characterized by a long, pointed snout.

“The discovery of a new sphenodont species in the remote island was a groundbreaking find for paleontologists.”

Synonyms

  • rhynchocephalian
  • sphenodontian

Antonyms

  • bird
  • mammal