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Definition of triceratops

triceratops

/traɪˈsɛr.ə.tɑːps/
tri · cer · a · tops
Plural:triceratopses
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• noun

1

A large, quadrupedal, herbivorous ceratopsid dinosaur from the late Cretaceous period, native to North America, characterized by a bony frill at the back of its skull and three prominent horns on its face.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1889 by American paleontologist Othniel Charles Marsh, derived from Ancient Greek 'tri-' (three), 'keras' or 'kerat-' (horn), and 'ōps' (face).

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Triceratops. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/triceratops
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