stegodont

Meaning

Noun

An extinct relative of the modern elephants; a member of the taxonomic genus Stegodon (genus).

Origin

From the genus name Stegodon referring to the shape of the molars: from Greek stege, a roof or covering, and odontos, tooth.

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