ichthyosaurus
Americannoun
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Origin of ichthyosaurus
From New Latin, dating back to 1825–35; see origin at ichthyo-, -saurus
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“It is definitely a surprise,” said Benjamin C. Moon, an ichthyosaurus researcher at the University of Bristol in England who was not involved with the research.
From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2021
Small as these are they have accomplished infinitely more than all that ever was done by the ichthyosaurus, the plesiosaurus, the pterodactyl, and the whole tribe of monsters that once filled the earth.
From A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder by De Mille, James
Where float the mighty ichthyosaurus, the megalosaurus, in company with the gigantic plesiosaurus!
From The Lost City by Badger, Jos. E. (Joseph Edward)
If John Dene had asked where he could borrow an ichthyosaurus, Sir Lyster and Sir Bridgman could not have gazed at him with more astonishment.
From John Dene of Toronto A Comedy of Whitehall by Jenkins, Herbert George
One had been discovered by the priest of the megatherium, the other by the priest of the ichthyosaurus, and the people have now to choose betwixt the twain.
From Tales From J?kai by J?kai, M?r
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