Dictionary of the word “dino”
Meaning of the word
The word “dino” is an informal abbreviation for “dinosaur”. Refers to a group of prehistoric reptiles who lived on Earth millions of years ago.
Origin of the word
The word “dino” is an abbreviated form of “dinosaur”, which originates from the Greek “deinos” (terrible) and “sauro” (lizard). Was coined by British paleontologist Richard Owen in 1842.
Word adverbs
There are no specific adverbs related to the word “dino”.
Conjunctions of the word
There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “dino”.
Synonyms of the word
Some synonyms for “dino” are: dinosaur, prehistoric reptile, giant lizard.
Word Definitions
- Noun: prehistoric reptile that lived on Earth millions of years ago.
- Adjective: which resembles a dinosaur; gigantic; old.
Phrases that the word applies
1. My son loves to play with his dinosaur dolls.
2. The dinosaurs dominated the earth during the Jurassic period.
Examples of the word in text
The paleontologist found fossils of a very well preserved Dino.
Children were fascinated by the dinosaur exhibition at the museum.
Rhymes with the word
Ino, tino, thin, boy, destination, fascino.
Anagrams with the word
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