"Steggy" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From a clipping of stegosaurus + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en||y}} + -y Head templates: {{en-prop}} Steggy
  1. (informal) An endearing diminutive name given to an individual Stegosaurus. Tags: informal Categories (lifeform): Dinosaurs Synonyms: Steggie

Alternative forms

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