Meaning of Hyracotherium in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌhaɪrəkoʊˈθɪriəm/

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  1. Noun

    Hyracotherium

    Etymology

    modern Latin: from hyraco- (combining form from hyrax) + Greek thērion‘wild animal’

    Definitions

    1. extinct horse genus

    Examples

    • « formerly called genus Eohippus »

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