ceratopsidae

/səˌrætɒpˈsaɪdi/

Definitions

1. noun

A family of ornithischian dinosaurs characterized by their distinctive frill and horns, such as Triceratops and Styracosaurus.

“The discovery of a new ceratopsid fossil has shed new light on the evolution of these fascinating creatures.”

Synonyms

  • ceratopsian
  • dinosaur
  • ornithischian

Antonyms

  • sauropod
  • theropod