Meaning of archosaur in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɑrkəˌsɔr/

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  1. Noun

    archosaur

    Etymology

    1930s: from modern Latin Archosauria, from Greek arkhos‘chief’ or arkhōn‘ruler’+ -saur

    Definitions

    1. extinct reptiles including: dinosaurs

    Examples

    • « plesiosaurs »
    • « pterosaurs »
    • « ichthyosaurs »
    • « thecodonts »

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