Spinosaurus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌspaɪnəˈsɔːɹəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Spinosaurus is a noun meaning A large, extinct, carnivorous dinosaur of genus †Spinosaurus, with a long snout like that of a crocodile and with a sail on its back. It is considered to be the largest theropod dinosaur.
Meaning
A large, extinct, carnivorous dinosaur of genus †Spinosaurus, with a long snout like that of a crocodile and with a sail on its back. It is considered to be the largest theropod dinosaur.
Example Sentences
The first spinosaurus remains were discovered in Egypt in 1911, but they were destroyed in 1944 during World War II. A lot of what is known about spinosauruses comes from skull material found in Morocco and Algeria in later years.
Word Forms
- spinosauruses
- spinosauri
Synonyms for spinosaurus
Depending on context, synonyms include spinosaur.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spinosaur, spinosauroid, spinosaurine, spinosaurid, apatosaurus, apatosaur.
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