machaerodus Meaning, Definition & Usage
Ma*chæ"ro*dus, Ma*chai"ro*dus noun
(Also<
- Machaerodus
- Machærodus
- Machairodus
)
Etymology
NL., fr. Gr. dagger + tooth.Definitions
(Paleon.) A genus of extinct mammals allied to the cats, and having in the upper jaw canine teeth of remarkable size and strength; -- hence called saber-toothed tigers.
