theropod

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any of numerous carnivorous dinosaurs of the Triassic to Cretaceous with short forelimbs that walked or ran on strong hind legs

Synonyms

theropod dinosaur, bird-footed dinosaur

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
saurischian
Narrower (hyponyms)
ceratosaur, compsognathus, tyrannosaur, ornithomimid, herrerasaur, megalosaur

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