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ichthyosaurus

/ˌɪkθiəˈsɔːɹəs/
Meanings

  • A large, ancient marine reptile belonging to the family Ichthyosauridae.

    - "The ichthyosaurus is an extinct marine reptile."
    - "Despite its fearsome appearance, the ichthyosaurus was a successful and adaptable marine creature."
Synonyms

ichthyosaurus
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ichthyosaurus
ichor , choriambic , hyacinth , anemone
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. ichthyosis (a condition characterized by the development of scales and thickened skin, especially in mucous membranes, often associated with exposure to certain chemicals or environmental factors)

  2. ichthyology (the scientific study of fishes)

  3. ichthyophagous (feeding on fish)

  4. ichthyosaurid (a member of the family Ichthyosauridae, characterized by their large size, marine environment, and reptilian features)

  5. ichthyostomia (a surgical incision of the esophagus, used in the treatment of certain conditions, such as esophageal stricture or esophageal diverticulum)

Variants
List of all variants of ichthyosaurus that leads to same result
ichthyosaur , ichthyosaurian , ichthyosaurians , ichthyosaurs
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The name ichthyosaurus comes from the Greek words ichthys (fish) and sauros (lizard). This name reflects the fact that ichthyosaurids were large, marine reptiles that resembled both fish and lizards.

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