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Compsognathus

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Comp·​sog·​na·​thus | \ kämpˈsägnəthəs \

Definition of Compsognathus

: a genus of very small carnivorous saurischian dinosaurs (suborder Theropoda) from the Upper Jurassic of Bavaria with long hind limbs and three-toed feet much like those of a bird

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History and Etymology for Compsognathus

New Latin, from Greek kompso- (from kompsos elegant) + New Latin -gnathus -gnathous; probably akin to Lithuanian švankus proper

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“Compsognathus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Compsognathus. Accessed 20 Oct. 2020.

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