amphicyonidae
|am-phi-cy-o-ni-dae|
C2
/ˌæmfɪˈsaɪənɪdi/
extinct bear-like carnivores
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphicyonidae' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'kyon' meaning 'dog'.
Historical Evolution
'amphicyonidae' was derived from the Greek words 'amphi-' and 'kyon', and eventually became the scientific name for this family of mammals.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a family of mammals with characteristics of both bears and dogs, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/21 12:06