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Definition of “saurian”

saurian (ˈsɔːrɪən Pronunciation for saurian

Definitions

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or resembling a lizard
  2. of, relating to, or belonging to the Sauria, a former suborder of reptiles (now called Lacertilia), which included the lizards

noun

  1. a former name for lizard

Word Origin

C15: from New Latin Sauria, from Greek sauros

Example Sentences Including 'saurian'

Women thought him a saurian throwback to pre-Sixties chauvinism.
Independent (1998)
Yeah, sure, we saw the world premiere of the saurian schlockbuster at Madison Square Garden on 18 May.
Independent (1998)

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