saurian

ˈsɔːriən

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or resembling a lizard, especially a dinosaur

“The paleontologist specialized in saurian fossils from the Mesozoic era.”

2. noun

a person who studies or collects lizards

“The young saurian enthusiast joined a reptile club to learn more about his favorite animals.”

Synonyms

  • lizard-like
  • reptilian

Antonyms

  • mammalian