Hemippe

/ˈhɛmɪpi/ noun

Definition

A fossil or anatomical term referring to an incomplete or partial horse-like creature or a half-hipped structural element.

Etymology

From Greek 'hemi-' (half) and 'hippos' (horse), an archaic or specialized term used in paleontology or architecture.

Kelly Says

This rare word might refer to transitional fossils in horse evolution—scientists found a series of fossils showing how horses gradually lost toes and grew larger over millions of years!

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