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Meaning of pelycosaur in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpɛlɪkəˌsɔr/

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  1. Noun

    pelycosaur

    Etymology

    late 19th century: from Greek pelux, peluk-‘bowl’ + sauros‘lizard’

    Definitions

    1. large primitive reptile having a tall spinal sail

    Examples

    • « of the Permian or late Paleozoic in Europe and North America »

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