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Definition of Flying reptile
1. Noun. An extinct reptile of the Jurassic and Cretaceous having a bird-like beak and membranous wings supported by the very long fourth digit of each forelimb.
Exact synonyms: Pterosaur
Generic synonyms: Archosaur, Archosaurian, Archosaurian Reptile
Group relationships: Order Pterosauria, Pterosauria
Specialized synonyms: Pterodactyl
Generic synonyms: Archosaur, Archosaurian, Archosaurian Reptile
Group relationships: Order Pterosauria, Pterosauria
Specialized synonyms: Pterodactyl