pterian

/ˈtɪəriən/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or characteristic of pterosaurs, a group of flying reptiles that lived during the Mesozoic Era.

“The pterian fossils found in the excavation site were a significant discovery for the paleontology community.”

2. adjective

having wings or wing-like structures, especially in relation to the flying reptiles of the Mesozoic Era.

“The artist’s depiction of a pterian creature soaring through the skies was breathtakingly realistic.”

Synonyms

  • pterosaurian
  • winged

Antonyms

  • grounded
  • terrestrial