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Ammonitic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Referring to or resembling an ammonite, an extinct group of marine mollusks with a spiral-shaped shell.

Example sentence: The fossil collection included a beautifully preserved ammonitic shell.

Sense 2: Relating to or characteristic of a geological stratum containing ammonite fossils.

Example sentence: The ammonitic layers in this region indicate a rich fossil record from the Mesozoic era.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A person with a deep knowledge or passion for studying ammonites.

Example sentence: The renowned paleontologist is an ammonitic and has dedicated his career to studying these ancient creatures.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A decorative pattern or design resembling the spiral shape of an ammonite shell.

Example sentence: The artist incorporated ammonitic motifs into her ceramic vase design.