pterosaur

/ˈtɛrəsɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A flying reptile of the Mesozoic era, characterized by a long tail and wings formed from skin between the body and long fourth limbs.

“The fossil of a pterosaur was discovered in the nearby excavation site.”

Synonyms

  • flying reptile
  • paleofly
  • winged reptile

Antonyms

  • ground-dwelling reptile
  • non-flying reptile