Where does “-saur” come from?
-saur (English) comes from Ancient Greek σαῦρος, from Ancient Greek σαύρα — lizard.
-saur (English): Used in the common names of extinct reptilian...
Definitions
- Used in the common names of extinct reptilian...
Ancestry of “-saur”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | σαῦρος | Alternative form of σαύρᾱ; horse mackerel |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | σαύρα | lizard |
Words derived from “-saur”