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
- plesiosaurs
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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