Where does “-saurus” come from?
-saurus (English) comes from Ancient Greek σαῦρος, from Ancient Greek σαύρα — lizard.
-saurus (English): Forms names for real or imaginary dinosaurs
Definitions
- Forms names for real or imaginary dinosaurs
Ancestry of “-saurus”, 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 “-saurus”