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PTERODACTYL

any of various pterosaurs (suborder Pterodactyloidea) of the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous having a rudimentary tail and a beak with reduced dentition

The meaning of the word pterodactyl is any of various pterosaurs (suborder Pterodactyloidea) of the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous having a rudimentary tail and a beak with reduced dentition.

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generateto bring into existence: such as
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
harbora place of security and comfort : refuge
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
bulkmagnitude
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive