anomodont

1 of 2

adjective

an·​o·​mo·​dont
ˈanə(ˌ)mōˌdänt
: of or belonging to Anomodontia

anomodont

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s
: an anomodont reptile

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

New Latin Anomodontia

First Known Use

Adjective

1876, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anomodont was in 1869

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“Anomodont.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anomodont. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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