Megalosauruses

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Large extinct carnivorous dinosaurs known for their massive size and predatory nature, belonging to a group that roamed prehistoric times as dominant terrestrial hunters
2. Prehistoric giant reptilian predators characterized by their enormous body size and fierce hunting abilities, recognized as part of dinosaur species that existed millions of years ago
3. Massive meat-eating dinosaurs distinguished by their impressive bulk and role as apex predators in ancient ecosystems during the Mesozoic era

Etymology: "Megalosaurus" is the name of a single genus, and "megalosauruses" is its English plural. The name joins the Greek "megas," meaning "great," and "sauros," meaning "lizard." Scientists who follow Latin grammar prefer the plural "megalosauri," but the English form is common in print. The genus was one of the first dinosaurs to receive a scientific name, and that name gave the whole group its label.

Synonyms: megalosaurs