DINOSAUR - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
any of numerous extinct terrestrial reptiles of the Mesozoic era
Categories: Archosaur, Archosaurian, Archosaurian reptile
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🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "dinosaur" comes from Ancient Greek δεινός, which comes from New Latin dīnosaurus.
🧩 Fun Fact
Many Greek words entered English through Latin translations during the Renaissance.