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Definition of brachiosaurus

brachiosaurus

/ˌbrækiəˈsɔːrəs/
brach · i · o · sau · rus
Plural:brachiosauruses
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• noun

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A massive herbivorous sauropod dinosaur from the Late Jurassic period, native to North America, characterized by a very long neck, a small head, and forelegs that were significantly longer than its hind legs.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1903 by paleontologist Elmer S. Riggs from the Greek words 'brachiōn' (arm) and 'sauros' (lizard), referring to the dinosaur's unusually long front legs compared to its hind legs.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brachiosaurus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brachiosaurus
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