Definition of archosaur
: any of a subclass (Archosauria) of reptiles comprising the dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and crocodilians
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Origin and Etymology of archosaur
New Latin Archosauria, from Greek archōn + sauros lizard
First Known Use: 1933
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