Definition

A type of large, plant-eating dinosaur that lived during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, known for its long neck and longer front legs compared to its back legs.

Example

The brachiosaur was one of the tallest dinosaurs, reaching heights that allowed it to eat leaves from the tops of trees.

Conversation

Did you know that the brachiosaur was one of the tallest dinosaurs?

Really? I had no idea it was that big!

Yeah, its long neck helped it reach high leaves on trees.

That’s fascinating! I love learning about dinosaurs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Brachiosaur → It is formed from "brachion" (Greek, meaning arm) and "sauros" (Greek, meaning lizard or reptile). The word "brachiosaur" refers to a dinosaur with long arms, resembling a lizard.

Memory Tip

Think of 'arm' ('brachion') to remember that 'brachiosaur' refers to a dinosaur with long arms.

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