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protoavis

pro·to·a·vis
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-toh-ey-vis]
    • /ˌproʊ toʊˈeɪ vɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-toh-ey-vis]
    • /ˌproʊ toʊˈeɪ vɪs/

Definitions of protoavis word

  • noun protoavis a fossil bird of the genus Protoavis, from the Triassic Period, having a birdlike, partly toothless jaw structure, a tail and hind legs resembling those of the dinosaur, and the hollow bones and keellike breast that are characteristic of modern birds: the oldest known avian type, preceding the archaeopteryx by an estimated 75 million years. 1
  • noun protoavis a bird-like creature from the late Triassic period 0

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Parts of speech for Protoavis

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protoavis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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