noun
- A herbivorous dinosaur of the group Ceratopsia, typically having a bony frill on the back of the skull and horns on the face.
Usage: paleontology; often used in scientific and educational contexts
adjective
- Of, relating to, or belonging to the group of horned dinosaurs (Ceratopsia).
Usage: paleontology
Examples
- Triceratops is one of the most famous ceratopsian dinosaurs.
- The ceratopsian skull featured distinctive horns and a protective bony frill.
- Paleontologists discovered a new ceratopsian species in the fossil record.
- Ceratopsian dinosaurs roamed North America during the Late Cretaceous period.
- The museum's exhibit showcased several ceratopsian skeletons side by side.
- Scientists study ceratopsian teeth to understand their herbivorous diet.