creodont

1 of 2

adjective

cre·​o·​dont

ˈkrēəˌdänt

: of or relating to the Creodonta

creodont

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: any mammal of the suborder Creodonta

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

New Latin Creodonta

Noun

New Latin Creodonta

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