mosasauridae
|mo-sa-saur-i-dae|
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/ˌmoʊsəˈsɔːrɪˌdeɪ/
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/ˌməʊsəˈsɔːrɪˌdeɪ/
marine reptile family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mosasauridae' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Mosa' (referring to the Meuse River) and Greek 'sauros' meaning 'lizard'.
Historical Evolution
'Mosasauridae' changed from the Latin 'Mosasaurus' and eventually became the modern English word 'mosasauridae'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lizard of the Meuse River', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a family of marine reptiles'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/21 15:23