chalicothere

(kălˈĭ-kə-thîrˌ)

noun
Any of various extinct ungulate mammals of the Eocene to Pleistocene epochs, having distinctive three-clawed, three-toed feet.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin Chalicotherium, genus name

Origin: : Greek khalix, khalik-, pebble

Origin: + Greek thērion

Origin: , diminutive of thēr, beast; see ghwer- in Indo-European roots

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