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German
Etymology
From Ancient Greek δεινός (deinós, “fearful, mighty”) and σαῦρος (saûros), in Herodot a varia lectio of σαύρα (saúra), Ionic σαύρη (saúrē, “lizard”).
Pronunciation
Noun
Dinosaurier m (strong, genitive Dinosauriers, plural Dinosaurier)
- dinosaur
- Synonyms: Dinosaurus; Dino, Saurier; Schreckensechse
Declension
Declension of Dinosaurier
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