saurian
saurian · more saurian · most saurian
Of or related to the members of the suborder SauriaOf or related to the members of the suborder Sauria.
UK/ˈsɔːɹiən/US/ˈsɔɹiən/
Meaning
2 sensesOf or related to the members of the suborder Sauria.
(figuratively)Synonym of lizardlike or reptilian.
More definitions
- of or relating to lizards
Origin
From Sauria (suborder of lizards) + -an (suffix forming adjectives), under influence fromFrom Sauria (suborder of lizards) + -an (suffix forming adjectives), under influence from earlier French saurien.
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Forms
more saurian, most saurian| Comparative | more saurian Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most saurian Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymslizardlike or reptilian
Close in meaning
- of or relating to lizards:lacertilian
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedlizard
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form