allosaur
|al-lo-saur|
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/ˈæləˌsɔr/
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/ˈæləˌsɔː/
different lizard
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allosaur' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos' meaning 'different' and 'sauros' meaning 'lizard'.
Historical Evolution
'allosaurus' was coined in the 19th century to describe this distinct dinosaur species.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a 'different lizard', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large carnivorous dinosaur of the genus Allosaurus, which lived during the late Jurassic period.
The allosaur was one of the top predators of its time.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/29 03:06