sauroid

/ˈsɔːraɪd/ or /sɔːˈraɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or suggestive of a sauropterygian reptile; especially, having a long, lizard-like snout

“The sauroid dinosaurs were a fascinating discovery for paleontologists.”

2. noun

a reptile of a group that includes the sauropterygians

“The sauroid fossils were found in a nearby excavation site.”

Synonyms

  • reptile-like
  • reptilian
  • saurian

Antonyms

  • avian
  • mammalian