| odontolcae | <paleontology> An extinct order of ostrichlike aquatic birds having teeth, which are set in a groove in the jaw. It includes Hesperornis, and allied genera. See Hesperornis. Alternative forms: Odontholcae, and Odontoholcae. Origin: NL, from Gr, a tooth + a furrow. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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