placodont

1 of 2

adjective

plac·​o·​dont

ˈplakəˌdänt

: of or relating to the genus Placodus or suborder Placodontia

placodont

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: a reptile of the genus Placodus or suborder Placodontia

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

New Latin Placodont-, Placodus or Placodontia

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