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allosaurus

 

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Noun allosaurus has 1 sense
  1. allosaur, allosaurus - late Jurassic carnivorous dinosaur; similar to but somewhat smaller than tyrannosaurus
    --1 is a kind of theropod, theropod dinosaur, bird-footed dinosaur
    --1 is a member of genus Allosaurus, genus Antrodemus

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Allosaurus

This is a noun that refers to a large carnivorous dinosaur, belonging to the genus Allosaurus. It was a predatory dinosaur with sharp teeth and a powerful build.

Sample sentence: The allosaurus roamed the prehistoric lands millions of years ago, hunting its prey with precision.

Senses

1. Popular sense:

In this sense, "allosaurus" is a popular term that denotes any large carnivorous dinosaur, often associated with its depiction in movies and popular culture.

Sample sentence: The kids were excited to see the allosaurus skeletons at the dinosaur museum.

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2. Local sense:

In a local sense, "allosaurus" is used to refer specifically to the fossilized remains and history of the allosaurus found in a particular region or location.

Sample sentence: The local museum exhibits an impressive collection of allosaurus fossils discovered in this area.

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