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PALAEOSIREN

\pˈaliːˌɒsa͡ɪ͡əɹən], \pˈaliːˌɒsa‍ɪ‍əɹən], \p_ˈa_l_iː__ˌɒ_s_aɪə_ɹ_ə_n]\

Definitions of PALAEOSIREN

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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In geol., a fossil reptile from the Lower Permian, so called from its apparent affinity to the existing salamander.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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