brachiosaur

brach·i·o·saur

noun \ˈbra-kē-ō-ˌsȯr\

Definition of BRACHIOSAUR

: any of a genus (Brachiosaurus) of very large sauropod dinosaurs of the late Jurassic period having a massive body, a very long neck, and forelegs longer than hind legs

Origin of BRACHIOSAUR

New Latin Brachiosaurs, from brachi- + Greek sauros lizard

First Known Use: 1903

Rhymes with BRACHIOSAUR

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