stegodont
stegodont · stegodonts
A stegodon, an extinct relative of the modern elephantsA stegodon, an extinct relative of the modern elephants; a member of the taxonomic genus †Stegodon.
Meaning
1 sensesA stegodon, an extinct relative of the modern elephants; a member of the taxonomic genus †Stegodon.
Origin
From the genus name †Stegodon, referring to the shape of the molars: from Ancient Greek στFrom the genus name †Stegodon, referring to the shape of the molars: from Ancient Greek στέγη (stégē)/στέγος (stégos, “roof”) and ὀδούς (odoús, “tooth”). Doublet of stegodon.
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