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Hadrosaur - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A hadrosaur is a type of large, herbivorous dinosaur known for its duck-billed snout. These reptiles lived during the Late Cretaceous period and often traveled in herds.

hadrosaur

/ˈhædrəˌsɔr/ /ˈhædrəˌsɔː/

Definition:

A large herbivorous dinosaur with a duck-billed snout, common in the Late Cretaceous period.

Synonyms:

duck-billed dinosaur, hadrosaurid, ornithopod

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

carnivorous dinosaur, theropod

Common Collocations:

fossilized hadrosaur, hadrosaur skeleton, hadrosaur remains

Derivatives:

hadrosaurian, hadrosauroid

Usage Tips:

Use "hadrosaur" when referring to this specific group of dinosaurs; avoid generalizing to all herbivorous dinosaurs.

Common Phrases:

hadrosaur herd, hadrosaur habitat, duck-billed giant

Etymology:

From Greek "hadros" (stout) + "sauros" (lizard), named for its robust build and lizard-like appearance.

Examples:

  • 1. The hadrosaur grazed peacefully near the riverbank.
  • 2. Children marveled at the massive hadrosaur skeleton in the museum.
  • 3. Paleontologists discovered a new hadrosaur species in Montana.
  • 4. The hadrosaur's flat beak helped it chew tough plants.

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