Logo
dictionary thesaurus

Petalodus

noun
Pet·​a·​lo·​dus

Definition of Petalodus

: the type genus of the family Petalodontidae known only from fossil teeth

History and Etymology for Petalodus

New Latin Petalodont-, Petalodus, from petal- (from Greek petalon leaf) + -odont-, -odus -odus

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

restive

play

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!