triconodon

/traɪˈkoʊnɒdən/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of early, large carnivorous mammals that lived during the early Cretaceous period.

“The fossil of Triconodon was discovered in the English countryside, shedding light on the evolution of mammals.”

Synonyms

  • carnivorous mammal
  • early mammal

Antonyms

  • herbivorous mammal
  • primitive reptile