anchithere
|an-chi-there|
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/ˈæŋkɪˌθɪr/
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/ˈæŋkɪˌθɪə/
extinct primitive horse-like mammal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anchithere' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'Anchitherium,' where 'anchi-' meant 'near' and '-therium' meant 'beast.'
Historical Evolution
'Anchitherium' was coined in the 19th century to describe this extinct genus, and the English form 'anchithere' is derived from it.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the genus 'Anchitherium,' and it still refers to this extinct group of horse-like mammals.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an extinct genus of primitive, horse-like mammals that lived during the Miocene epoch.
Fossils of the anchithere have been found in Europe and North America.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/01 16:06