"mammal-like reptile" meaning in All languages combined

See mammal-like reptile on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: mammal-like reptiles [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=mammal-like reptile}} mammal-like reptile (plural mammal-like reptiles)
  1. (paleontology, dated) Any basal member of the Synapsida, related to the mammals but superficially resembling reptiles. Tags: dated

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