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mylodontid

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun mylodontid has 1 sense
  1. mylodontid - a variety of extinct edentate
    --1 is a kind of
    edentate
    --1 is a member of Mylodontidae, family Mylodontidae
    --1 has particulars: mapinguari

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Mylodontid

Description:

A mylodontid refers to a member of the extinct family Mylodontidae, which is a group of large ground sloths that lived during the Pleistocene epoch. These creatures were characterized by their robust build, long limbs, and sharp claws.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A large ground sloth belonging to the Mylodontidae family.

Sample Sentences:

1. The mylodontid was a formidable herbivore that roamed the grasslands during the Ice Age.

2. Fossils of mylodontids have been discovered in South America.

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