terebra

/tɛˈrɛbrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fossilized bivalve shell, typically used as an index fossil for the Jurassic period.

“The paleontologist studied the terebra found in the rock formation to determine its age.”

Synonyms

  • Jurassic fossil
  • bivalve shell

Antonyms

  • modern shell
  • non-fossil