teleodont

/tɛliˈɒndənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct, large predatory mammal that lived during the Paleocene and Eocene epochs, characterized by large teeth and a long, narrow snout.

“Fossil records of the teleodonts have provided valuable insights into the evolution of mammals.”

Synonyms

  • mammal
  • predator

Antonyms

  • carnivore
  • herbivore