Ankylosaur
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæŋkəloʊˌsɔːɹ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ankylosaur is a noun meaning Synonym of ankylosaurus, Ankylosaurus magniventris, a herbivorous dinosaur of the Cretaceous period notable for its heavy armor and clublike tail.
Meaning
Synonym of ankylosaurus, Ankylosaurus magniventris, a herbivorous dinosaur of the Cretaceous period notable for its heavy armor and clublike tail.
More Meanings
- Synonym of ankylosaurian, any member of the suborder Ankylosauria, herbivorous dinosaurs notable for their armor in the form of bony osteoderms.
Example Sentences
In a study published Wednesday in Nature, Chilean researchers announced the discovery of a new species of ankylosaur, a family of dinosaurs known for their heavy armor, from subantarctic Chile.
Word Forms
- ankylosaurs
Synonyms for ankylosaur
Depending on context, synonyms include ankylosaurus, ankylosaurian.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ankylosaurus, ankylosaurine, ankylosaurian, ankylosaurid, ankylosauromorph, ankylopollexian.
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