Ammonite

From Ammon +‎ -ite.

• IPA^(key): /ˈæ.məˌnaɪt/
• (US) IPA^(key): [ˈɛə̯mɪ̈nʌɪ̯t̚]

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• Hyphenation: Am‧mo‧nite

Ammonite (plural Ammonites)

1. A native or inhabitant of Ammon.

Ammonite (not comparable)

1. Of or pertaining to the Ammonites.

   Synonym: Ammonitish

Ammonite

1. The extinct Canaanite language of the Ammonite people who used to live in modern-day northwest Jordan, and after whom its capital Amman is named. Extinct since 5th century BCE.