PLESIOSAUR


Meaning of PLESIOSAUR in English

[ 'pli:sɪəsɔ: , 'pli:z- ]

■ noun a large fossil marine reptile of the Mesozoic era, with large paddle-like limbs and a long flexible neck.

Origin

C19: from mod. L. Plesiosaurus , from Gk plēsios 'near' (because closely related to the lizards) + sauros 'lizard'.

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