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Definition of placoderm

placoderm

/ˈplæk.əˌdɜːrm/
plac · o · derm
Plural:placoderms
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Adjective:placodermal
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placoderm Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An extinct jawed fish of the class Placodermi, prevalent during the Silurian and Devonian periods, characterized by a heavily armored head and thorax made of articulated bony plates.

Example

"Dunkleosteus is one of the most famous and formidable placoderms, known for its massive size and powerful, self-sharpening jaw plates."

• Rhymes for placoderm

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from Greek 'plax' or 'plak-' (flat plate) and 'derma' (skin), referring to the protective bony plates covering the heads and thoraxes of these prehistoric fish.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Placoderm. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/placoderm
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