n. a reptilian bird -genus Archaeopteryx- of the Jurassic Period; that had teeth and feathers; a lizardlike tail; and well-developed wings
The archaeopteryx was native to the forests of Germany 150 million years ago.
The archaeopteryx was native to the forests of Germany 150 million years ago.
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What was the archaeopteryx look like and what do scientists think it was?
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ar-chae-op-ter-yx
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