rhynchocephalian

noun
rhyn·​cho·​ce·​pha·​lian | \ ˌriŋ-kō-sə-ˈfāl-yən How to pronounce rhynchocephalian (audio) \

Definition of rhynchocephalian

: any of an order (Rhynchocephalia) of reptiles resembling lizards that includes the tuatara as the only living member

Other Words from rhynchocephalian

rhynchocephalian adjective

First Known Use of rhynchocephalian

1886, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for rhynchocephalian

ultimately from Greek rhynchos beak, snout + kephalē head — more at cephalic

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