agoniatite
|a-go-ni-a-tite|
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/əˈɡoʊniəˌtaɪt/
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/əˈɡəʊniəˌtaɪt/
extinct spiral fossil
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agoniatite' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agon,' where 'agon' meant 'contest' or 'struggle,' possibly referring to the spiral shape of the shell.
Historical Evolution
'agoniatite' changed from the Greek word 'agon' and eventually became the modern English word 'agoniatite'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the spiral shape of the shell, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a specific type of fossil.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of extinct ammonoid cephalopod from the Devonian period, characterized by its coiled shell.
The fossil of an agoniatite was discovered in the sedimentary rock.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/02 08:21