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单词 Missourium
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Definition of Missourium in English:

Missourium

noun mɪˈzʊərɪəm
historical
  • A large fossil skeleton (or composite of more than one skeleton) found in Missouri around 1839, originally claimed to be a new species but later identified as a mastodon (Mammut americanus).

Origin

Mid 19th century. From scientific Latin Missourium from the name of the U.S. state of Missouri, where the fossil skeleton was discovered + classical Latin -um, neuter ending.

Definition of Missourium in US English:

Missourium

nounmɪˈzʊərɪəm
historical
  • A large fossil skeleton (or composite of more than one skeleton) found in Missouri around 1839, originally claimed to be a new species but later identified as a mastodon (Mammut americanus).

Origin

Mid 19th century. From scientific Latin Missourium from the name of the U.S. state of Missouri, where the fossil skeleton was discovered + classical Latin -um, neuter ending.

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