Meaning of the word Jurassic in English
What does Jurassic mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
Jurassic
US /dʒəˈræs.ɪk/
UK /dʒʊəˈræs.ɪk/
Adjective
relating to or denoting the second period of the Mesozoic era, between the Triassic and Cretaceous periods, lasting from about 201 to 145 million years ago. It was characterized by the dominance of dinosaurs and the first appearance of birds.
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The Jurassic period is famous for its giant dinosaurs.
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Many fossils from the Jurassic era have been discovered.