ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Plesiosaur

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpliːsiəsɔːɹ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Plesiosaur is a noun meaning Any of the order †Plesiosauria of extinct marine reptiles, from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.

Meaning

Any of the order †Plesiosauria of extinct marine reptiles, from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.

Example Sentences

It is the first time in Australia the head and body of an elasmosaur, a type of plesiosaur, has been found in one piece.

Word Forms

Synonyms for plesiosaur

Depending on context, synonyms include plesiosaurus.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include plesiosaurus, necked, plesiosaurid, pliosaur, pliosaurid, pleurosaur.

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