-saur

1. a combining form used in the names of extinct reptiles, especially archosaurs, usually Anglicized forms of Latin taxonomic names:

   dinosaur; pterosaur.

-saur

combining form

1. lizard

   dinosaur

Word History and Origins

Origin of -saur¹

From the Greek word saûros lizard

Word History and Origins

Origin of -saur¹

from New Latin saurus

Example Sentences

Most had been killed during the recent fighting against Russian backed forces in Ilovaisk and Saur Mogila, the commander said.

From The Daily Beast

The Saur (April) Revolution would precipitate an Afghan conflict that continues to this day.

From The Daily Beast

In the arrangement of the cinereous lines, it presents a general resemblance to B. fuscus saur.

From Project Gutenberg

He then rejoined a group of young men who were following a clue that took them to the Jabal Saur.

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Holding it up between his eyes and the sun he noticed this water-mark and stamp—'C. Saur, Philadelphia, 1787.'

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Saur was delighted with my work, and was anxious to teach me certain points.

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You didn't leave your wine-cellar unlocked, did you, saur, by no mistake?'

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