"thunder lizard" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: thunder lizards [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} thunder lizard (plural thunder lizards)
  1. (informal) The apatosaurus or brontosaurus. Tags: informal Categories (lifeform): Sauropods

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