allosaurus

/ˌæloʊˈsɔrəs/

Definitions

1. noun

any of the large carnivorous dinosaurs of the Late Jurassic period, characterized by long, narrow heads and powerful legs.

“The museum exhibit featured a life-sized model of the Allosaurus, a fearsome predator of the ancient world.”

Synonyms

  • carnivorous dinosaur
  • large predator

Antonyms

  • herbivorous dinosaur
  • plant-eating mammal