basilosaurus

/ˌbæsɪloˈsɔrəs/; /ˌbæsɪˈloʊsɔrəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct, long-necked, herbivorous sauropod dinosaur that lived during the Jurassic period.

“The discovery of a new basilosaurus fossil is a significant find in the field of paleontology.”

Synonyms

  • dinosaur
  • prehistoric reptile
  • sauropod

Antonyms

  • mammal
  • modern animal