Rhynchocephalia
plural noun
Rhyn·cho·ce·pha·lia
| \ ˌriŋ(ˌ)kōsə̇ˈfālyə, -ālēə \
Definition of Rhynchocephalia
: an order of Reptilia that comprises forms resembling lizards but having biconcave vertebrae, immovable quadrate bones, and other peculiar osteological characters and that includes Sphenodon and numerous fossil genera — compare tuatara
Other Words from Rhynchocephalia
rhynchocephalian
\
¦⸗(ˌ)⸗⸗¦fālyən 
, -lēən
\
adjective or noun
, -lēən
\
adjective or noun
rhynchocephalic
\
-¦falik
\
adjective
rhynchocephalous
\
¦⸗(ˌ)⸗¦sefələs
\
adjective
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“Rhynchocephalia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rhynchocephalia. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.
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