Definition
飞龙 is a paleontological term for 'pterosaur', a group of extinct flying reptiles. Despite the literal meaning 'flying dragon', it does not refer to mythical dragons; use it in scientific or historical contexts only.
n.
(paleontology) pterosaur
Examples
- 飞龙。Bówùguǎn lǐ yǒu wánzhěng de fēi lóng huàshí.There is a complete pterosaur fossil in the museum.
- 飞龙。fēi lóng shì zhōngshēngdài shíqī de páxíng dòngwù.Pterosaurs are reptiles from the Mesozoic era.
- 飞龙。Yánjiū rényuán fāxiàn le xīn de fēi lóng zhǒnglèi.Researchers have discovered a new species of pterosaur.
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