proavis

noun

pro·​avis

(ˈ)prō¦āvə̇s,

-¦äv-

plural -es

: a hypothetical primitive animal intermediate between a reptile and a bird

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from pro- entry 1 + Latin avis bird

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Rhymes for proavis

• gravis
• lavas
• travis