pterodactyl
0 synonyms and 0 antonyms for pterodactyl, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A flying reptile from the dinosaur era with a long beak and wings made of skin stretched over a long finger bone.
We haven't recorded synonyms for pterodactyl yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
Etymology
From French ptérodactyle, coined by naturalist Georges Cuvier from Greek pteron ("wing") + daktylos ("finger").
Full origin of pterodactyl →Frequently asked questions
What does “pterodactyl” mean?
The word “pterodactyl” means a flying reptile from the dinosaur era with a long beak and wings made of skin stretched over a long finger bone. In plain terms, a prehistoric flying reptile, often pictured with a long beak and wide leathery wings.
How do you pronounce “pterodactyl”?
“Pterodactyl” is pronounced tehr-uh-DAK-tuhl (/ˌtɛɹ.əˈdæk.təl/ in IPA).
How do you use “pterodactyl” in a sentence?
Here is “pterodactyl” used in a sentence: “The museum's new exhibit features a life-size pterodactyl skeleton.”
What part of speech is “pterodactyl”?
“Pterodactyl” is a noun.
Where does the word “pterodactyl” come from?
The word “pterodactyl” comes from French. From French ptérodactyle, coined by naturalist Georges Cuvier from Greek pteron ("wing") + daktylos ("finger").