Pterodactyl (noun)

A type of flying reptile that lived during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, characterized by its long wings and short hind limbs.

Origin:

Late 18th century: from greek pteron "wing" + daktulos "finger".

Examples:

1. The pterodactyl was a fearsome creature, with a wingspan of over 30 feet.
2. The fossils of the pterodactyl were found in the beds of the ancient lake.
3. The Pterodactyl was a flying reptile that lived during the Jurassic period.
4. The pterodactyl had a long beak and teeth that were used to capture its prey.
5. The pterodactyl's wings were formed by a membrane of skin and muscle that stretched from its body to its elongated fourth finger.