dinosaur

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek δεινός (deinos, terrible, awesome, mighty, fearfully great) + σαῦρος (sauros, lizard, reptile).

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  • (UK) IPA: /ˈdaɪnəsɔː(ɹ)/

Noun[edit]

dinosaur (plural dinosaurs)

  1. Any of various extinct reptiles belonging to the Dinosauria, existing between about 230 million and 65 million years ago.
  2. (figuratively, colloquial) A person or organisation which is very old or has very old-fashioned views or is not willing to change and adapt.
  3. (figuratively, colloquial) Anything that is no longer in common use or practice.

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Noun[edit]

dinosaur m

  1. dinosaur

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Noun[edit]

dinosaur (plural dinosaurs)

  1. (male or female) dinosaur

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