multituberculate
noun
mul·ti·tu·ber·cu·late
\ˌməl-tē-ˌtü-ˈbər-kyə-lət\
Definition of multituberculate
: any of an order (Multituberculata) of relatively small extinct mammals of the Mesozoic and early Cenozoic that typically resembled rodents, had many-cusped molars, and have no known living descendants
Indulge Your Inner Word Nerd
Origin and Etymology of multituberculate
New Latin Multituberculata, ultimately from Latin multi- + New Latin tuberculatus tuberculate
First Known Use: 1884
Learn More about multituberculate
-
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about multituberculate
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up multituberculate? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!