ammonite
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/ˈæməˌnaɪt/
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/ˈæmənaɪt/
fossilized marine mollusk
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ammonite' originates from the Latin word 'ammonites', which was derived from the Greek 'ammōnítēs', referring to the horn of Ammon, an ancient Egyptian god.
Historical Evolution
'ammonites' transformed into the modern English word 'ammonite'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the horn of Ammon, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a fossilized marine mollusk.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a fossilized shell of an extinct marine mollusk, typically coiled and chambered, belonging to the subclass Ammonoidea.
The museum displayed a large ammonite fossil.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/18 04:06