allosaurus
noun
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Allosaurus
Allosaurusnounthe genus Antrodemus.
allosaurus
1 American
[al-uh-sawr-uhs]
/ ˌæl əˈsɔr əs /
noun
plural
allosauruses
Allosaurus
2
American
[al-uh-sawr-uhs]
/ ˌæl əˈsɔr əs /
noun
allosaurus
Scientific
/ ăl′ə-sôr′əs /
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Example Sentences
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It’s mounted in the Dinosaur Hall alongside the bones of an allosaurus, a contemporary predator.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2022
He definitely did not lead an expedition that uncovered an allosaurus skull.
From Salon • Jun. 25, 2021
Gualicho shinyae belongs to a different type of dinosaurs called allosaurus, which scientists previously saw with strong, full-sized arms.
From Time • Jul. 14, 2016
A fossilised allosaurus skeleton went under the hammer today at Summers Place Auctions in West Sussex.
From The Guardian • Nov. 25, 2015
As it came, Nelson saw the second allosaurus rear itself backwards and, balanced on its tail, strike out with powerful hind legs as its maddened fellow drew near.
From Astounding Stories, February, 1931 by Bates, Harry
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