vulpeculid

/vʌlˈpɛkjʊlɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct carnivorous mammals related to the weasels.

“The discovery of a new vulpeculid species in the fossil record provided valuable insights into the evolution of carnivorous mammals.”

Synonyms

  • carnivoran
  • mustelid

Antonyms

  • herbivore
  • omnivore