aetosaurian
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C2
/ˌiːtəˈsɔːriən/
eagle-like lizard
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aetosaurian' originates from the Greek word 'aetos,' meaning 'eagle,' and 'sauros,' meaning 'lizard.'
Historical Evolution
'aetosaurian' changed from the Greek word 'aetosauros' and eventually became the modern English word 'aetosaurian.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'eagle lizard,' referring to the physical characteristics of the creature, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of aetosaurs, a group of extinct reptiles.
The aetosaurian fossils were discovered in the Triassic rock layers.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/21 22:51