tringoid

/ˈtrɪŋɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a tringoid bone

“The paleontologist described the ancient tringoid bone as a significant discovery in the field of archaeology.”

2. noun

a tringoid bone

“The fossilized tringoid was found in the excavation site and has since been dated to the Mesozoic era.”

3. noun

a group or tribe of people or animals

“The tringoid was a nomadic group of people that roamed the vast deserts of ancient times.”

Synonyms

  • osteological
  • skeletal

Antonyms

  • endochondral
  • heterotopic