Hystricomorpha

plural noun
Hys·​tri·​co·​mor·​pha

Definition of Hystricomorpha

: a suborder of Rodentia comprising forms distinguished by zygomatic arch in which the jugal bone forms the center block and including porcupines, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and many others

Other Words from Hystricomorpha

hystricomorphic \ ¦⸗⸗⸗¦mȯrfik \ or hystricomorphous \ -​fəs \ adjective

History and Etymology for Hystricomorpha

New Latin, from Hystric-, Hystrix + -morpha

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