Meaning of the word ichthyosaur in English

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ichthyosaur

US /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔr/
UK /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔː/

Noun

an extinct marine reptile of the Mesozoic era, having a dolphin-like body and a long snout

Example:
The fossil of an ichthyosaur was discovered in the ancient seabed.
Ichthyosaurs were highly adapted to marine life, resembling modern dolphins.