-saur

American  

1. 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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-saur British  

combining form

1. lizard

   dinosaur

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Etymology

Origin of -saur

From the Greek word saûros lizard

Example Sentences

Anass Derraz, Middle East director for French water company Saur, is on trial for allegedly accepting a bribe from Farhad Akhmedov, a Russian billionaire of Azerbaijani origin, in 2018.

From Barron's

But there isn’t a date for the program to resume, said Chris Saur, information officer for CalHFA.

From Los Angeles Times

“We are working with our partners in state government, as well as with our stakeholders, to explore ways the program guidelines and delivery system may be updated to respond to current market conditions,” Saur said.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s better to be one step too cautious than one step too risky. That’s guided everything,” said Saur, who is 38.

From Washington Post

Cash-rich infrastructure investors are expected to come forward for Saur which serves roughly 7,000 local authorities in France under long-term contracts that appeal to financial investors as they generate a stable cash flow.

From Reuters