Meaning of ichthyosaur in English

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

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔr/

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  1. Noun

    ichthyosaur

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from ichthyo-‘fish’ + Greek sauros‘lizard’

    Definitions

    1. any of several marine reptiles of the Mesozoic having a body like a porpoise with dorsal and tail fins and paddle-shaped limbs

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