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Definition of hadrosaur

hadrosaur

/ˈhædrəˌsɔːr/
had · ro · saur
Plural:hadrosaurs
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Adjective:hadrosaurian
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• noun

1

A large, herbivorous dinosaur of the family Hadrosauridae, widespread during the Late Cretaceous Period and characterized by a broad, flat, duck-like snout.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the genus name Hadrosaurus, coined in the mid-19th century from the Greek 'hadros' (bulky, stout) and 'sauros' (lizard).

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hadrosaur. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hadrosaur
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