Jurassic
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Adj — Relating to the geological period from about 201 to 145 million years ago, when dinosaurs dominated the Earth.
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Etymology
Named after the Jura Mountains in France and Switzerland, where rock layers from this period were first studied.
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What does “Jurassic” mean?
The word “Jurassic” means relating to the geological period from about 201 to 145 million years ago, when dinosaurs dominated the Earth. In plain terms, relating to the age of the dinosaurs, or, informally, hopelessly old-fashioned.
How do you pronounce “Jurassic”?
“Jurassic” is pronounced juu-RAS-ihk (/d͡ʒʊˈɹæs.ɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jurassic” in a sentence?
Here is “Jurassic” used in a sentence: “Fossils from the Jurassic period are on display at the museum.”
What part of speech is “Jurassic”?
“Jurassic” is an adjective.
Is “Jurassic” a common word?
“Jurassic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Jurassic” have?
“Jurassic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the geological period from about 201 to 145 million years ago, when dinosaurs dominated the Earth.