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Etymology of the Latin word dinosaurus

the Latin word dinosaurus (dinosaur)
derived from the Greek word sauros, σαῦρος
derived from the Greek word deinos, δεινῶς (terribly; excessively)

Derivations in other languages

English dinosaur

Usage

Word found in New Latin, Modern Latin



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