pterodactylidae

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Noun pterodactylidae has 1 sense

Pterodactylidae, family Pterodactylidae - a reptile family in the order Pterosauria
--₁ is a kind of reptile family
--₁ is a member of Pterosauria, order Pterosauria
--₁ has members: Pterodactylus, genus Pterodactylus

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Pterodactylidae

Definition: Pterodactylidae is a family of extinct flying reptiles, commonly known as pterodactyls, that lived during the Mesozoic Era.

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As a Noun:

Sense 1: (Paleontology) A group of pterosaurs belonging to the family Pterodactylidae.

Example Sentence: The pterodactylidae were among the most successful and diverse pterosaurs during the Late Jurassic period.

As an Adjective:

Sense 1: Referring to or relating to the family Pterodactylidae.

Example Sentence: We watched a fascinating documentary about pterodactylidae species that once dominated the skies.

Sense 2: Extremely old or dated, like something from the era of pterodactylidae.

Example Sentence: His computer was so slow, it felt like using pterodactylidae technology.

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