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pterodactyl

/ˌter.əˈdæk.tɪl/

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noun

C1formalcommonscientific/ˌter.əˈdæk.tɪl/

A noun referring to an extinct flying reptile from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, characterized by a long beak, a crest on its head, and wings formed by a membrane of skin.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее вымершую летающую рептилию юрского и мелового периодов, характеризующуюся длинным клювом, гребнем на голове и крыльями, образованными кожной перепонкой.
  1. Extinct flying reptile B2 formal scientific

    A type of extinct flying reptile from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, characterized by a long beak, a crest on its head, and wings formed by a membrane of skin.

    • The pterodactyl soared over the prehistoric landscape.
    • Fossils of pterodactyls have been found in many parts of the world.
    • Unlike birds, pterodactyls had wings made of skin and muscle.

    🇷🇺Вымершая летающая рептилия

    Synonyms: pterosaur

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