The Word ‘Dinosaur’ Means ‘Terrible Lizard’
The word “dinosaur” was first used in 1842 by Sir Richard Owen. It comes from the Greek words ‘deinos’ (terrible) and ‘sauros’ (lizard), reflecting their awe-inspiring presence. Despite the name, dinosaurs are not actual lizards but a distinct group of reptiles. Technically, it’s hard even to call them reptiles, considering they have more in common with birds, which is what our next section is all about.