Smilodon

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Translingual

A reconstruction of Smilodon fatalis

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σμίλη (smílē, knife) + -odon.

Proper noun

Smilodon m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Felidae – certain extinct saber-toothed cats.

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References

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Noun

Smilodon m (strong, genitive Smilodons, plural Smilodons)

  1. smilodon
    Synonym: Säbelzahntiger m