Definitions

1. noun

A type of flying reptile that lived during the Late Triassic period and is characterized by its large wings and long, tooth-filled jaws.

“The museum displayed a model of the pteranodon, highlighting its unique features.”

2. proper noun

A genus of pterosaurs, specifically the Pteranodon longiceps, a flying reptile with a long, toothless beak and a wingspan of up to 7 meters.

“The paleontologists discovered a new species of pteranodon in the ancient fossil site.”