Definition

A type of large, plant-eating dinosaur that lived during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, known for its distinctive thumb spikes and herbivorous diet.

Example

The iguanodon was one of the first dinosaurs to be named and studied by paleontologists.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the iguanodon?

Yeah, I read that they were huge herbivorous dinosaurs.

Exactly! I think they were one of the first dinosaurs to walk on two legs.

That's really interesting — I'd love to learn more about them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Iguanodon is formed from "iguana" (from Spanish "iguana", meaning a type of lizard) and "-odon" (from Greek "odous", meaning tooth). The word refers to a dinosaur characterized by its iguana-like features and distinctive teeth.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'iguana' to remember that 'iguanodon' refers to a dinosaur with features similar to that lizard, especially its teeth.

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