triarthrus

/traɪˈɑrθrəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct, large, carnivorous mammal of the family Rhinocerotidae.

“The fossilized remains of the triarthrus were discovered in a remote region of Africa.”

2. adjective

Having three joints or articulations, especially in reference to the limbs of certain extinct mammals.

“The triarthrous limbs of the early mammals were more flexible than those of modern mammals.”

Synonyms

  • arthrous
  • carnivorous
  • extinct
  • multijointed

Antonyms

  • herbivorous
  • inflexible
  • living
  • single-jointed