Tyrannosaur
(noun)
A large, carnivorous dinosaur of the genus Tyrannosaurus that lived during the late Cretaceous period.
Origin:
From greek tyranos, meaning "tyrant" or "despot", and sauros, meaning "lizard".
Examples:
- The tyrannosaur was one of the largest land predators that ever existed.
- I went to the natural history museum to see the tyrannosaur exhibit.
- The tyrannosaur had a massive skull and powerful jaws.
- Many people are fascinated by the tyrannosaur because of its size and strength.
- Scientists believe the tyrannosaur was an apex predator, at the top of the food chain.