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pteranodon
[ tuh-ran-uh-don ]
noun
- a flying reptile of the extinct order Pterosauria, from the Cretaceous Period, having a wingspread of about 25 feet (8 meters).
pteranodon
/ tə-răn′ə-dŏn′ /
- Any of several very large, extinct flying reptiles (pterosaurs) of the genus Pteranodon of the Cretaceous Period. Pteranodon had a long pointed crest on its head, no teeth, a very short tail, and a wingspan upwards of 9 m (30 ft).
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The scalding fingers of steam just missed its target, but fortunately served to sting the descending pteranodon.
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However, I am merely defending the pteranodon's survival as an interesting possibility.
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Now, conceive the pteranodon to be on the cliff's edge, about to start upon its evening flight.
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"That the pteranodon still exists is by no means impossible," said Professor Ravenden.
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With another metallic cry, the pteranodon increased its speed in a wide, dropping curve.
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