Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

megadont

Adjective

/ˈmɛɡəˌdɒnt/

Definition

Having large teeth or molars.

Examples

The megadont features of the dinosaur suggest it had a specialized diet.
Researchers studied megadont fossil remains to understand the feeding habits of ancient species.

Meaning

The term ‘megadont’ refers to organisms, particularly certain prehistoric animals, that possessed notably large teeth compared to others in the same family or group.