tapetta

/tæˈpɛtə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct Eocene mammal, possibly related to the ancestors of modern elephants.

“Scientists discovered a tapetta fossil in the fossil record, providing new insights into ancient mammalian evolution.”

Synonyms

  • Eocene mammal
  • extinct elephant ancestor

Antonyms

  • living mammal
  • modern elephant