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dimetrodon
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun dimetrodon has 1 sense
  1. dimetrodon - carnivorous dinosaur of the Permian in North America having a crest or dorsal sail
    --1 is a kind of     synapsid, synapsid reptile
    --1 is a member of genus Dimetrodon

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Dimetrodon

Definition

Dimetrodon is an extinct genus of sail-backed reptiles that lived during the Permian period. It is known for its distinct sail-like structure on its back.

Pronunciation

[dahy-mi-truh-don]

Parts of Speech

  • Noun

Senses

  1. Noun - Paleontology

    A type of extinct reptile characterized by its large sail-like structure on its back, believed to have lived during the Permian period.

    Example sentence: The dimetrodon's sail allowed it to regulate its body temperature more efficiently.

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