The Collaborative International Dictionary
Anoplothere \An*op"lo*there\ ([a^]n*[o^]p"l[-o]*th[=e]r), ||Anoplotherium \An`o*plo*the"ri*um\([a^]n`[-o]*pl[-o]*th[=e]"r[i^]*[u^]m), n. [From Gr. 'a`noplos unarmed ('an priv. + 'o`plon an implement, weapon) + qhri`on beast.] (Paleon.) A genus of extinct quadrupeds of the order Ungulata, whose were first found in the gypsum quarries near Paris; characterized by the shortness and feebleness of their canine teeth (whence the name). [1913 Webster] ||
Wiktionary
n. (context zoology English) Any member of the extinct ungulate genus ''Anoplotherium''.
Wikipedia
Usage examples of "anoplotherium".
Lophrodon, that gigantic tapir, which concealed itself behind rocks, ready to do battle for its prey with the Anoplotherium, a singular animal partaking of the nature of the rhinoceros, the horse, the hippopotamus and the camel.