Dictionary of the word “dinoceratide”
Meaning of the word
The word “dinoceatid” refers to an extinct group of herbivorous mammals that lived during the Paleocene period, about 66 to 56 million years ago. These animals were characterized by having horns in the nasal region and teeth adapted for plant chewing.
Origin of the word
The term “dinoceaty” originates from ancient Greek, being formed by the junction of the elements “dino” (meaning “terrible” or “scary”) and “cerat” (which means “horn”). Therefore, the word refers to the horns present in these extinct mammals.
Word adverbs
There are no specific adverbs related to the word “dinoceride”.
Conjunctions of the word
There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “dinoceritid”.
Synonyms of the word
Some synonyms for “dinoceratide” may be: dinocrato, dinoceratoid.
Word Definitions
- Extinct group of herbivorous mammals with horns in the nasal region.
- Herbivorous mammal of the paleocene period, characterized by teeth adapted for plant chewing.
Phrases that the word applies
1. The dinoceratides were large and herbivorous animals.
2. During the Paleocene period, dinoceratides were one of the main forms of terrestrial life.
Examples of the word in text
Dinoceratids, such as Dinocras, had prominent horns in the nasal region.
Dinoceratic fossils are found in various regions of the world.
Rhymes with the word
1. Keratopatide
2. Diplodocide
3. Estegoceratid
Anagrams with the word
No anagrams were found with the word “dinocerate”.