Where does “-saurus” come from?
-saurus (Translingual) comes from Ancient Greek σαῦρος, from Ancient Greek σαύρα — lizard.
-saurus (Translingual): Forms genus names of lizards; Forms genus names...
Definitions
- Forms genus names of lizards; Forms genus names...
Ancestry of “-saurus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σαῦρος | Alternative form of σαύρᾱ; horse mackerel |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | σαύρα | lizard |
Words derived from “-saurus”