Definition

A type of dinosaur that lived during the Upper Cretaceous period, known for its flat snout and often having a crest on its head. These dinosaurs were herbivores and walked on two legs.

Example

The hadrosaur was one of the most common dinosaurs in its time, often seen grazing in herds.

Conversation

Did you know that the hadrosaur was one of the most common dinosaurs?

Really? I always thought they were pretty rare.

Yeah, they were actually quite social and traveled in groups.

That's cool! I love learning about different dinosaur species.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hadrosaur → It is formed from "hadros" (from Greek "hadros", meaning thick or bulky) and "sauros" (from Greek "sauros", meaning lizard or reptile). The word "hadrosaur" refers to a type of dinosaur characterized by its bulky body and lizard-like features.

Memory Tip

Think of 'thick' ('hadros') and 'lizard' ('sauros') to remember that a hadrosaur is a bulky, lizard-like dinosaur.

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