non-avian dinosaur en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈnɑnˌeɪ̯viən ˈdaɪ̯nəsɔːɹ/ (General-American)
- /ˈnɒnˌeɪ̯viən ˈdaɪ̯nəsɔː/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From non-avian + dinosaur.
Meanings
- Any of the species belonging to the clade Dinosauria that are not also members of the clade Aves.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| non-avian dinosaurs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (5)
fr dinosaure non aviaire (dinosaur excluding birds — see also non-avian) · ja 非鳥類型恐竜 (dinosaur excluding birds — see also non-avian) · eo nebirda dinosaŭro (dinosaur excluding birds — see also non-avian) · pt dinossauro não aviano (dinosaur excluding birds — see also non-avian) · de Nichtvogeldinosaurier (dinosaur excluding birds — see also non-avian)