ichthyosaur

/ˈɪkθiəˌsɔər/
IPA guide

Other forms: ichthyosaurs

Definitions of ichthyosaur
  1. noun
    any of several extinct sea-dwelling reptiles of the Mesozoic having a body like a porpoise with dorsal and tail fins and paddle-shaped limbs
    see moresee less
    types:
    ichthyosaurus
    ichthyosaurs of the Jurassic
    Stenopterygius quadrisicissus, stenopterygius
    an ichthyosaur of the genus Stenopterygius
    type of:
    archosaur, archosaurian, archosaurian reptile
    extinct reptiles including: dinosaurs; plesiosaurs; pterosaurs; ichthyosaurs; thecodonts
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘ichthyosaur'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of gold-punch.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family

Vocabulary lists containing ichthyosaur

Paleontology: Dinosaurs - Middle School and High School

Dig into this list about dinosaurs and learn to think like a paleontologist. You'll review different types of dinosaurs, fossils, herbivores and carnivores, bipeds and quadrupeds, and more.

MORE VOCABULARY LISTS