archaeopteryx
/ˌɑrkiˈɑptərɪks/
noun
- An extinct bird-like dinosaur from the late Jurassic period, with feathers and teeth, often considered an early link between dinosaurs and modern birds.
- Many scientists believe the archaeopteryx could fly short distances.
- The museum has a famous skeleton of an archaeopteryx on display.
- The archaeopteryx fossil shows clear impressions of feathers.