Definitions

1. noun

A member of the order Chirotheria, a group of large, carnivorous archosaurs that lived during the Triassic period.

“The fossil of a chirotherian was discovered in the desert, providing valuable insights into the evolution of early archosaurs.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the Chirotheria.

“The chirotherian footprints found in the rock formation are a testament to the diversity of ancient archosaurs.”