stegodont

/ˈstiːɡɒndɒnt/

Definitions

1. noun

An extinct genus of large, elephant-like mammals that lived during the Cenozoic Era.

“Fossil remains of the stegodont have been discovered in various parts of Asia.”

2. noun

A type of fossilized tooth found in certain areas with ancient mammal deposits.

Synonyms

  • giant ground sloth
  • mastodon

Antonyms

  • living mammal
  • modern elephant