Ichthyosaur
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪkθiəsɔːɹ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ichthyosaur is a noun meaning Any fishlike marine reptiles of the extinct order †Ichthyosauria of the early Triassic to the late Cretaceous period, that had a body somewhat like a porpoise.
Meaning
Any fishlike marine reptiles of the extinct order †Ichthyosauria of the early Triassic to the late Cretaceous period, that had a body somewhat like a porpoise.
Example Sentences
The most striking marine reptiles are the fishlike or porpoiselike ichthyosaurs.
Word Forms
- ichthyosaurs
Synonyms for ichthyosaur
Depending on context, synonyms include ichthyosaurus.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ichthyosaurus, ichthyosauriform, ichthyosauromorph, ichthyopterygian, ichthyodectiform, ichthyoid.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.