prehistoric creature
Long-extinct animal
A prehistoric creature is an animal that lived before recorded history, typically millions of years ago.
The term most often evokes dinosaurs, but encompasses any ancient life form—from trilobites to mammoths.
In casual use, calling someone a prehistoric creature suggests they're outdated or behind the times: My boss is a prehistoric creature who still insists on faxes.
- dinosaurExtinct Mesozoic reptile
- fossilPreserved ancient organism
- fossil recordRemains documenting prehistoric life
- mammothExtinct elephant with curved tusks
- extinctNo longer existing
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