"dinosaur-burner" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dinosaur-burners [plural]
Etymology: Joculary referring to the origins of fossil fuels. Head templates: {{en-noun}} dinosaur-burner (plural dinosaur-burners)
  1. (slang, humorous) An automobile that operates on fossil fuels, as opposed to an electric car. Tags: humorous, slang Categories (topical): Automobiles Synonyms: fossil car Related terms: dinosaur juice
    Sense id: en-dinosaur-burner-en-noun-IYFW~a7O Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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