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单词 rhynchocephalian
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Definition of rhynchocephalian in English:

rhynchocephalian

(also rhyncocephalian)
adjective ˌrɪŋkə(ʊ)kɛˈfeɪlɪənˌrɪŋkə(ʊ)sɪˈfeɪlɪən
Zoology
  • Of or relating to the diapsid reptile order Rhynchocephalia (infraclass Lepidosauromorpha), which comprises such superficially lizard-like forms as the modern tuataras (genus Sphenodon) and various Mesozoic fossil forms, known collectively as beak-heads.

noun ˌrɪŋkə(ʊ)kɛˈfeɪlɪənˌrɪŋkə(ʊ)sɪˈfeɪlɪən
Zoology
  • A rhynchocephalian reptile; a beak-head.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From scientific Latin Rhynchocephalia, order name (A. Günther 1867, in Philos. Trans. (Royal Soc.) 157 626; from rhyncho- + ancient Greek κεϕαλή head + scientific Latin -ia, after Rhynchocephalus, genus name) + -an.

 
 

Definition of rhynchocephalian in US English:

rhynchocephalian

(also rhyncocephalian)
adjective
Zoology
  • Of or relating to the diapsid reptile order Rhynchocephalia (infraclass Lepidosauromorpha), which comprises such superficially lizard-like forms as the modern tuataras (genus Sphenodon) and various Mesozoic fossil forms, known collectively as beak-heads.

noun
Zoology
  • A rhynchocephalian reptile; a beak-head.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From scientific Latin Rhynchocephalia, order name (A. Günther 1867, in Philos. Trans (Royal Soc.) 157 626; from rhyncho- + ancient Greek κεϕαλή head + scientific Latin -ia, after Rhynchocephalus, genus name) + -an.

 
 
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