conodont

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of several extinct fish-like chordates having cone-like teeth.
  • A microfossil tooth of such an animal.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek κῶνος (cone, pine cone, spinning top).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κῶνος

Gloss

cone, pine cone, spinning top

Concept
Semantic Field

Agriculture and vegetation

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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