Allosaurid Definition
ălə-sôrĭd
noun
Any of various large carnivorous theropod dinosaurs of the family Allosauridae of the Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods, having a massive head with narrow jaws, hands with large claws, and sturdy legs with clawed feet.
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Other Word Forms of Allosaurid
Noun
Singular:
allosaurid
Plural:
allosauridsOrigin of Allosaurid
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From New Latin Allosauridae family name from Allosaurus type genus allosaurus
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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