archaeopteryx

noun /,ɑrki'ɑptərɪks/

Definition
extinct primitive toothed bird of the Jurassic period having a long feathered tail and hollow bones; usually considered the most primitive of all birds
Example
'archaeopteryx' can be found in many classic books.
Etymology
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Vowels
5
Consonants
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Length
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