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a combining form used in the names of extinct reptiles, especially archosaurs, usually Anglicized forms of Latin taxonomic names: dinosaur; pterosaur.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of -saur
From the Greek word saûros lizard
Words nearby -saur
sauncy, Saundby's test, Saunders, Saundra, saunter, -saur, Saurashtra, saurel, saurian, saurischian, sauropod
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British Dictionary definitions for -saur
-saur
-saurus
n combining form
lizarddinosaur
Word Origin for -saur
from New Latin saurus
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