Definition

A type of plant-eating dinosaur that lived during the late Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, known for its distinctive features like a bony frill around the neck and one or more horns on its head.

Example

The ceratopsian was a fascinating dinosaur that roamed the Earth millions of years ago.

Conversation

Did you know that the ceratopsian dinosaurs had some of the coolest features?

Really? What made them so special?

Well, they had these impressive horns and a frill that protected their necks.

That sounds amazing! I’d love to see a model of a ceratopsian sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ceratopsian → It is formed from "keras" (Greek for horn) and "ops" (Greek for face). The word "ceratopsian" refers to a group of dinosaurs characterized by their horned faces.

Memory Tip

Think of 'horn' ('keras') and 'face' ('ops') to remember that ceratopsians are dinosaurs with horned faces.

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