Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
saur
Prefix
/sɔr/
Definition
A prefix used in biological and zoological terms to denote lizards or reptiles.
Examples
- dinosaur: A group of reptiles that once roamed the earth.
- saurian: Relating to lizards or reptiles.
- therapsid: An extinct group of reptiles that includes early mammals.
Meaning
The term ‘saur’ comes from the Greek word ‘sauros’, meaning lizard. It is often used in scientific names to refer to reptilian characteristics.
Synonyms
- reptile
- lizard
- crocodilian
