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SAURIAN
saurian, lacertilian
(adjective) of or relating to lizards
saurian
(noun) any of various reptiles of the suborder Sauria which includes lizards; in former classifications included also the crocodiles and dinosaurs
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
saurian (plural saurians)
(properly) A reptile of the suborder Sauria.
(popularly, especially science fiction) Any large reptilian animal, including crocodiles and reptilian aliens.
(figuratively) A lizardlike person.
Adjective
saurian (comparative more saurian, superlative most saurian)
(zoology) Of or related to the members of the suborder Sauria.
(figuratively) synonym of lizardlike or reptilian.
Anagrams
• anurias, uranias
Source: Wiktionary
Sau"ri*an, a. (Zoöl.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to, or of the nature of, the Sauria.
– n.
Definition: One of the Sauria.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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