jurassic

/dʒʊˈræsɪk/

Origin

From the French "Jurassique," derived from the Jura Mountains between France and Switzerland.

Meanings

1. (adjective) Relating to or denoting the second period of the Mesozoic era, between the Triassic and Cretaceous periods, lasting from about 200 to 145 million years ago.
2. (noun) The Jurassic period.

Example Sentences

1. The Jurassic period is known for its diverse dinosaur species.
2. Paleontologists discovered Jurassic fossils in the limestone quarry.
3. The movie "Jurassic Park" popularized the concept of dinosaur cloning.

Related Words

• Jurassic Period (noun)
• Jurassically (adverb)

Synonyms

• Mesozoic
• Middle Mesozoic

Memorization Trick

Think "Jura-ssic" - "Jura" (mountains) + "ssic" (sounds like "sick"). Imagine dinosaurs getting sick in the Jura Mountains during this geological period.