Gorgosaurus

/ɡɔːrɡoʊˈsɔːrəs/ noun

Definition

A large carnivorous dinosaur from the Cretaceous period that was similar to but smaller than a Tyrannosaurus.

Etymology

From Greek 'gorgos' meaning 'dreadful' or 'fierce' combined with 'saurus' meaning 'lizard.' Named to emphasize its fearsome predatory nature.

Kelly Says

Gorgosaurus was the apex predator of its time in Canada, and if you put it next to a T-Rex, it would look small—but it was still 25 feet of pure terror with teeth designed to grip and tear!

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