aetosaurus
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/ˌiːtəˈsɔːrəs/
armored prehistoric reptile
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aetosaurus' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aetos' meaning 'eagle' and 'sauros' meaning 'lizard'.
Historical Evolution
'aetosaurus' has remained largely unchanged in its scientific nomenclature since its discovery.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific genus of reptiles, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
aetosaurus is a genus of small, armored, extinct reptiles that lived during the Late Triassic period.
The fossilized remains of an aetosaurus were discovered in the sedimentary rocks.
Synonyms
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