pliosaurus

/ˈplaɪ.ɒsɔrəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A large marine reptile, a type of plesiosaur, characterized by a long neck and a small head, that lived during the Jurassic period.

“The museum exhibit featured a fossilized pliosaurus skeleton, showcasing the enormous size of these prehistoric creatures.”

Synonyms

  • plesiosaur
  • plesiosaurid

Antonyms

  • land-dwelling
  • terrestrial