Meaning of pachycephalosaurus in English

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

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌpakɪsɛf(ə)ləˈsɔːrəs/

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  1. Noun

    pachycephalosaurus

    Etymology

    1940s. From scientific Latin Pachycephalosaurus, genus name from ancient Greek παχυ- + κεϕαλή head + σαῦρος lizard

    Definitions

    1. bipedal herbivore having 10 inches of bone atop its head

    Examples

    • « largest bone-headed dinosaur ever found »

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