IGUANODON

iguanodon

(noun) massive herbivorous bipedal dinosaur with a long heavy tail; common in Europe and northern Africa; early Cretaceous period

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

iguanodon (plural iguanodons)

Any of several large dinosaurs, of the genus Iguanodon, of the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods

Source: Wiktionary


I*gua"no*don, n. Etym: [Iguana + Gr. (Paleon.)

Definition: A genus of gigantic herbivorous dinosaurs having a birdlike pelvis and large hind legs with three-toed feet capable of supporting the entire body. Its teeth resemble those of the iguana, whence its name. Several species are known, mostly from the Wealden of England and Europe. See Illustration in Appendix.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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