lizard-hipped
Belonging to the clade Saurischia, a group of dinosaurs typically characterised by a…Belonging to the clade Saurischia, a group of dinosaurs typically characterised by a pelvic structure in which the pubis projects forward, forming a three-pronged arrangement.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Belonging to the clade Saurischia, a group of dinosaurs typically characterised by a pelvic structure in which the pubis projects forward, forming a three-pronged arrangement.
Origin
Calque of taxonomic name Saurischia, from Ancient Greek σαῦρος (saûros, “lizard”) + ἰσχίονCalque of taxonomic name Saurischia, from Ancient Greek σαῦρος (saûros, “lizard”) + ἰσχίον (iskhíon, “hip joint”).
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Word family
1 related wordsRelatedbird-hipped