-saurus
See also: Saurus and šaurus
Translingual
Etymology
From Ancient Greek σαῦρος (saûros, “lizard, reptile”). The broader use, which has become standard especially for dinosaurs, follows some of the earliest non-avian dinosaur genera to be named, particularly Megalosaurus (literally “giant lizard”).
Suffix
-saurus m
- Forms genus names of lizards.
- Forms genus names of dinosaurs, ichthyosaurs, mosasaurs, and other large extinct reptiles.
Derived terms
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Related terms
- -saura
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek σαῦρος (saûros, “lizard, reptile”), inspired by its use in taxonomic names for dinosaurs.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈsɔːɹəs/
- Rhymes: -ɔːɹəs
Suffix
-saurus
- Forms names for real or imaginary dinosaurs.
Translations
forms names for dinosaurs
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Derived terms
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