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(ăn-ŏp′lō̍-thēr)

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(ănˊō̍-plō̍-thē′rĭ-ŭm)

Noun.

[From Gr.

ἄνοπλοσ

unarmed (

ἀν

priv. +

ὄπλον

an implement, weapon) +

θηρίον

beast.]

(Paleon.)

A genus of extinct quadrupeds of the order

Ungulata

, whose were first found in the gypsum quarries near Paris; characterized by the shortness and feebleness of their canine teeth (whence the name).