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caenolestid

adjective
cae·​no·​les·​tid

Definition of caenolestid 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to the Caenolestidae

caenolestid

noun
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plural -s

Definition of caenolestid (Entry 2 of 2)

: a member of the Caenolestidae

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First Known Use of caenolestid

Adjective

1921, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1916, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for caenolestid

Adjective

New Latin Caenolestidae

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