urosteon

/juːrɒsˈtiːɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of extinct armoured dinosaur, specifically a genus of ankylosaurid.

“Fossil discoveries of urosteons have provided valuable insights into the evolution of armoured dinosaurs.”

Synonyms

  • ankylosaurid
  • armoured dinosaur

Antonyms

  • agile dinosaur
  • unarmoured reptile