ceratopsian

/sɛrəˈtɒpsɪən/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the suborder Ceratopsia, a group of horned, herbivorous dinosaurs characterized by a distinctive frill on the head.

“The discovery of the ceratopsian fossils in the Gobi Desert shed new light on the evolution of these unique animals.”

Synonyms

  • beaked dinosaur
  • horned dinosaur

Antonyms

  • carnivorous dinosaur
  • saurian