Ammonitish

/ˈæmənɪtɪʃ/ adjective

Definition

Somewhat resembling an ammonite; having characteristics suggestive of ammonites or their fossils.

Etymology

From ammonite plus -ish (forming adjectives meaning 'somewhat' or 'like'). This is an older or informal descriptive term used in paleontological literature.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-ish' is a wonderfully casual way to say 'sort of like'—calling something 'ammonitish' is how a paleontologist might describe a fossil that looks ammonite-like but isn't quite classified as one.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.