Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stegosaurian

Adjective (also used as a noun)

/ˌstɛɡəˈsɔːriən/

Definition

A member of a group of large, herbivorous dinosaurs known for their distinctive body shape and armor plates.

Examples

The stegosaurian fossils found in the region provide insight into the biodiversity of the era.
Children love to learn about stegosaurian dinosaurs due to their unique plates and spiked tails.

Meaning

Stegosaurian refers to both the creatures of a specific suborder of the dinosaur clade Ornithischia, which lived during the Late Jurassic and Early Cretaceous periods.