Glyptodon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Glyptodon is a noun meaning (paleontology) A member of the genus Glyptodon of extinct giant armadillos.
Meaning
(paleontology) A member of the genus Glyptodon of extinct giant armadillos.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Synonym of glyptodontid.
Example Sentences
Statues of beasts stood with their backs to the four walls of the court, eyes turned to watch the canted dial: hulking barylambdas; arctothers, the monarchs of bears; glyptodons; smilodons with fangs like glaives.
The more striking phenomena first and most strongly impress the mind, which contrasts for example, the great Cave-Bears of Europe with the actual Brown Bear, the Megatheriods of South America with the small existing sloths, and the gigantic Glyptodons with the Armadillos.
Word Forms
- glyptodons
Synonyms for glyptodon
Depending on context, synonyms include glyptodontid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include glyptodontid, glyptosaurine, glyptodont, priodontine, mylodon, mylodont.
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