psittacosaur

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Noun psittacosaur has 1 sense

psittacosaur, psittacosaurus - primitive dinosaur actually lacking horns and having only the beginning of a frill; long hind and short front limbs; may have been bipedal
--₁ is a kind of ceratopsian, horned dinosaur
--₁ is a member of genus Psittacosaurus

Definitions from the Web

Term: Psittacosaur

Description:

A psittacosaur is a type of herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the early Cretaceous period. It is known for its bird-like beak, small size, and unique appearance. Psittacosaur fossils have been found in various parts of the world and are an important scientific reference for understanding dinosaur evolution.

Senses:

Sense 1: Noun - Paleontology

In paleontology, psittacosaur refers to any member of the Psittacosaurus genus, a group of small, bipedal dinosaurs.

Example sentence: The newly discovered psittacosaur fossil provides valuable insights into the early evolutionary stages of dinosaurs.

Sense 2: Noun - Popular

In popular culture, psittacosaur often refers to toys or figurines inspired by the appearance of the dinosaur.

Example sentence: My son loves playing with his psittacosaur toy, pretending it is roaming the ancient lands.

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