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chalicothere

Pronunciation: /ˈkalɪkəˌθɪə/
Definition of chalicothere

noun

  • a large horse-like fossil mammal of the late Tertiary period, with stout claws on the toes rather than hoofs.
    • Family Chalicotheriidae, order Perissodactyla: several genera

Origin:

early 20th century: from modern Latin Chalicotherium (genus name), from Greek khalix, khalik- 'gravel' + thērion 'wild animal'

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