allosaurus
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- noun
- /ˌæl.əˈsɔːr.əs/
- Fossils of the allosaurus have provided scientists with valuable insights into the behavior of large carnivorous dinosaurs.
Examples
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But even while we throw that metonymic frame around the image, we are half conscious of a spectral hugeness beyond it, rather as we might sense the hugeness of an allosaurus when we see a photograph of a single incisor.
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That allosaurus is shot cleanly, seconds before he gets bogged down in a swamp 5 minutes before a volcano erupts, and fries him in hot lava while he's stuck in the ground.
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Last March, 3D Imaging laser-digitized a full-scale model of an allosaurus skull.
Academic text (1995) -
Since we've been in business countless clients have jumped back through time, faced the allosaurus and gone home, trembling and proud that they cheated death.
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The allosaurus was known for its massive skull and sharp teeth, making it a fearsome predator of its time.
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At the museum, visitors can see an impressive model of an allosaurus, showcasing its size and unique features.
Synonyms
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A large meat-eating dinosaur from the late Jurassic often smaller than Tyrannosaurus rex
A type of meat-eating dinosaur from North America in the Late Jurassic
Surface Forms
Etymology
Allosaurus comes from Greek roots allos 'other' and saurus 'lizard'. It was named the 'other lizard' because scientists thought it looked different from other dinosaurs, so the name helps you remember it is a large meat-eating dinosaur.