elasmosaur
/ (ɪˈlæzməˌsɔː) /
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noun
a very long-necked extinct marine reptile: a type of plesiosaur
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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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C19: from Greek elasmos metal plate + sauros lizard
Words nearby elasmosaur
elapid, elapse, Elara, E.L.A.S., elasmobranch, elasmosaur, elastance, elastane, elastase, elastic, elasticate
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