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.”