aigialosaurus
|ai-gi-a-lo-saur-us|
C2
/aɪˌdʒiːəloʊˈsɔːrəs/
shore lizard
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aigialosaurus' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aigialos' meaning 'shore' and 'sauros' meaning 'lizard'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'aigialosaurus' was coined in the 19th century to describe this genus of marine reptiles.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific genus of marine reptiles, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/06 04:21