Hyolithes

noun

Hy·​ol·​i·​thes

hīˈäləˌthēz

: a genus of Paleozoic swimming pteropod mollusks especially common in the Cambrian

hyolithid

-thə̇d

adjective or noun

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, probably from hy- + -lithes (from Greek lithos stone)

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!