zeuglodon

1 of 3

noun

zeu·​glo·​don

ˈzügləˌdän

variants or zeuglodont

-nt

plural -s

: any of the extinct slender toothed whales constituting the genus Basilosaurus

zeuglodon

2 of 3

adjective

zeu·​glo·​don

"

: of or relating to the zeuglodons

Zeuglodon

3 of 3

Zeu·​glo·​don

"

taxonomic synonym of basilosaurus

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Zeuglodont-, Zeuglodon, from Greek zeuglē loop or strap of a yoke (from zeugnynai to yoke) + New Latin -odont-, -odon

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!