theropod
|ther/o/pod|
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/ˈθɛrəˌpɒd/
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/ˈθɪərəˌpɒd/
beast-footed dinosaur
Etymology
Etymology Information
'theropod' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'ther' meaning 'beast' and 'pous' meaning 'foot'.
Historical Evolution
'theropod' was directly derived from the Greek words 'ther' and 'pous', and has been used in modern English to describe a group of dinosaurs.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'beast-footed' creatures, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of a suborder of carnivorous dinosaurs, typically bipedal, including species like Tyrannosaurus and Velociraptor.
The theropod fossils were discovered in the desert.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/19 16:07