Saurischian Definition
sô-rĭskē-ən
noun
Any of an order (Saurischia) of dinosaurs with, typically, a pelvic structure similar to that of modern reptiles, including the theropods and sauropods.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- saurischian dinosaur
adjective
Of the saurischians.
Webster's New World
Characteristic of these dinosaurs.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Saurischian
Noun
Singular:
saurischianPlural:
saurischiansOrigin of Saurischian
From New Latin Saurischia order name Greek sauros lizard Greek iskhion hip joint
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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