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Noun protoavis has 1 sense
  1. protoavis - most primitive avian type known; extinct bird of the Triassic having birdlike jaw and hollow limbs and breastbone with dinosaur-like tail and hind limbs
    --1 is a kind of     bird
    --1 is a member of genus Protoavis

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Protoavis

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A hypothetical bird-like dinosaur, considered to be an early ancestor of modern birds.

Usage:

  • The existence of Protoavis is still a topic of great debate among paleontologists.
  • Scientists are researching the fossils to determine the characteristics and behaviors of Protoavis.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Relating to or characteristic of Protoavis.

Usage:

  • The Paleo Museum displayed a newly discovered Protoavis fossil.
  • She gave a detailed lecture on the Protoavis species, showcasing its unique traits.

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