cyathophylloid Meaning, Definition & Usage

Cy`a*tho*phyl"loid adjective

Etymology

NL. cyathophyllum, fr. Gr. ky`aqos a cup + fy`llon a leaf.

Definitions

1. (Palen.) Like, or pertaining to, the family Cyathophyllidæ.

Cy`a*tho*phyl"loid noun

Definitions

1. (Paleon.) A fossil coral of the family Cyathophyllidæ; sometimes extended to fossil corals of other related families belonging to the group Rugosa; -- also called cup corals. Thay are found in paleozoic rocks.