larvalia

/ˌlɑrvəˈlaɪə, ˌlɑrˈvɑːliə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct, large, carnivorous, marine reptiles that lived during the Cretaceous period.

“The paleontologist specialized in the study of larvalia fossils found in the Mesozoic Era.”

2. adjective

Relating to or resembling larvalia.

“The larvalia-like creature in the movie was a fictional representation of a prehistoric animal.”

Synonyms

  • marine reptile
  • plesiosaur

Antonyms

  • land-dwelling reptile
  • terrestrial animal