-saurus
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
Derived terms
Translingual terms suffixed with -saurus
Related terms
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Ancient Greek σαῦρος (saûros, “lizard, reptile”), inspired by its use in taxonomic names for dinosaurs.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈsɔːɹəs/
- Rhymes: -ɔːɹəs
Derived terms
English terms suffixed with -saurus
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