"toxodon" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: toxodons [plural]
Etymology: Ancient Greek τόξον (tóxon, “bow”) + ὀδών (odṓn, “tooth”), alternative form of ὀδούς (odoús, “tooth”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|τόξον||bow}} Ancient Greek τόξον (tóxon, “bow”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} toxodon (plural toxodons)
  1. (paleontology) A gigantic extinct herbivorous mammal from South America, having teeth bent like a bow. It is the type of the order Toxodonta. Categories (topical): Paleontology

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