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ichthyosaur

Pronunciation: /ˈɪkθɪəsɔː/

(also ichthyosaurus /ˌɪkθɪəˈsɔːrəs/)
Definition of ichthyosaur

noun

  • a fossil marine reptile of the Mesozoic era, resembling a dolphin with a long pointed head, four flippers, and a vertical tail.
    • Order Ichthyosauria, subclass Diapsida: numerous genera, including Ichthyosaurus

Origin:

mid 19th century: from ichthyo- 'fish' + Greek sauros 'lizard'

ichthyosaur in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of ichthyosaur in the US English dictionary