noun

velociraptor

velociraptor

The velociraptor was a small, fast dinosaur.

The velociraptor was a small, fast dinosaur.

a/the velociraptor The museum has a velociraptor skeleton.

Synonyms: dromaeosaurid, deinonychus

From Latin 'velox' (swift) and 'raptor' (robber, plunderer). It means 'swift plunderer'.

Combine 'velocity' (speed) and 'raptor' (bird of prey) to picture a fast hunter.

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