noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:Scientists believed that hiodontid fish played a significant role in the ancient aquatic ecosystem.

Definition:Any fish belonging to the extinct order Hiodontiformes, characterized by a unique arrangement of teeth.

From hiodontid fish

Example:The hiodontids' teeth formed a gristly mass that was crucial for their feeding habits.

Definition:A tough, sinewy mass of connective tissue.

From gristly mass

Example:The discovery of hiodontid fossils has added to our understanding of ancient ecosystems.

Definition:The configuration of organisms and their interactions in an environment from a long time ago, often studied through fossils.

From ancient ecosystem