callisaurus

/kælɪˈsɔːrəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct lizards of the family Phrynosomatidae, specifically the Callisaurus waltouri, a genus of North American horned lizards.

“The paleontologist studied the fossil remains of the Callisaurus lizard and published her findings in a scientific journal.”

Synonyms

  • genus
  • lizard

Antonyms

  • mammal
  • reptile