Definition of Scaphite

1. n. Any fossil cephalopod shell of the genus Scaphites, belonging to the Ammonite family and having a chambered boat-shaped shell. Scaphites are found in the Cretaceous formation.

Medical Definition of Scaphite

1. Any fossil cephalopod shell of the genus Scaphites, belonging to the Ammonite family and having a chambered boat-shaped shell. Scaphites are found in the Cretaceous formation. Origin: L. Scapha a boat, fr. Gr. A boat, anything dug or scooped out, fr. To dig. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scaphite

scapegoatism
scapegoatisms
scapegoats
scapegrace
scapegraces
scapeless
scapement
scapements
scapes
scapha
scaphander
scaphanders
scaphiophrynine
scaphiophrynines
scaphism
scaphite (current term)
scapho-
scaphocephalic
scaphocephalism
scaphocephalous
scaphocerite
scaphocerites
scaphognathite
scaphognathites
scaphohydrocephalus
scaphoid
scaphoid abdomen
scaphoid bone
scaphoid fossa

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