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Pterosaur Definition & Meaning

pterosaur
noun
  1. an extinct reptile of the Jurassic and Cretaceous having a bird-like beak and membranous wings supported by the very long fourth digit of each forelimb

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What does pterosaur mean?
an extinct reptile of the Jurassic and Cretaceous having a bird-like beak and membranous wings supported by the very long fourth digit of each forelimb
What part of speech is pterosaur?
Pterosaur is a noun.

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