brachiosaur
noun
brach·i·o·saur
ˈbra-kē-ō-ˌsȯr 
: 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
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From there, though, brachiosaurs started to shrink back.
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“Brachiosaur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brachiosaur. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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