allosaur

/ˈæləsoʊr/

Definitions

1. noun

any large carnivorous dinosaur of the family Allosauridae, typically having a distinctive pair of horns above the eyes.

“The museum exhibit featured a nearly complete skeleton of an allosaur that roamed North America during the Late Jurassic period.”

Synonyms

  • allosaurid
  • carnivorous dinosaur

Antonyms

  • herbivorous dinosaur
  • plant-eater