What is another word for Sivatherium?

Pronunciation: [sˌɪvɐθˈi͡əɹɪəm] (IPA)

Sivatherium is an extinct genus of giraffid artiodactyl that lived during the Pliocene and early Pleistocene periods in Africa and Asia. It is also known as the giraffe deer due to its unique features, such as the appearance of a deer and long neck of a giraffe. Some synonyms for Sivatherium include Bramatherium, which was previously thought to be a separate genus but is now considered to be a junior synonym of Sivatherium. Other synonyms include Hydaspitherium and Paracamelus, as these species were also once thought to be separate genera but have since been reclassified as members of the Sivatherium genus. Despite being extinct, Sivatherium remains an important part of the animal kingdom and continues to fascinate researchers and animal lovers alike.

What are the hypernyms for Sivatherium?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Sivatherium

Among these last, besides the giraffe, camel, antelope, stag, and others, we find a remarkable new type, the Sivatherium, like a gigantic four-horned deer.
"The Student's Elements of Geology"
Sir Charles Lyell
"It is a Sivatherium," said Narayan.
"The Best Psychic Stories"
Various
Another jump, and she was quite close to us, before the head of the monstrous Sivatherium.
"The Best Psychic Stories"
Various

Related words: sivathere, sivatherium elephant, reconstituted proteinaceous matter, sivatheres elephant

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