| 单词 |
megalosaurus |
| 释义 |
‖ megalosaurus Palæont.|ˌmɛgələʊˈsɔːrəs|
Pl. -i.
[mod.L., f. Gr. µεγαλο- great (see megalo-) + σαῦρος lizard.]
An extinct genus of gigantic terrestrial carnivorous lizards, the remains of which have been found in the Oolite; an animal of this genus. Also anglicized ˈmegalosaur.
1824Buckland in Trans. Geol. Soc. Ser. ii. I. 391, I have ventured, in concurrence with my friend and fellow-labourer, the Rev. W. Conybeare, to assign to it the name of Megalosaurus. Ibid. 392 The megalosaurus itself was probably an amphibious animal. 1841Owen in Brit. Assoc. Rep. (1842) 104 The carnivorous Megalosaur. 1844Ansted Geol., Introd. etc. I. 409 The Megalosaurus was a carnivorous reptile, closely allied to some existing lizards. 1864C. M. Yonge Trial I. 87 He is physically as strong as a young megalosaur.
Hence megaloˈsaurian, (a) adj., having the character of a megalosaurus; (b) n., a megalosaurus or similar animal. Similarly megaloˈsauroid a. and n.
1841Owen in Rep. Brit. Assoc. (1842) 109 Their Megalosaurian character. 1844Ansted Geol., Introd. etc. I. 410 When first the Megalosaurian remains were described by Dr. Buckland. 1890Century Dict., Megalosauroid a. and n. |
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