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ichthyosaurus

/ˌɪkθiˈɔːsɔːrəs/ noun · British & US
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What does ichthyosaurus mean?

noun

A marine reptile of the order Ichthyosauria, which lived during the Triassic and Jurassic periods. It was a dolphin-like animal with a long, snake-like body and a short tail.

Example

"The ichthyosaur was a fascinating creature that swam through the ancient oceans."

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