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Etymology 1

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From Ancient Greek δεινός (deinós, terrible, awesome, mighty, fearfully great).

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dino-

  1. (biology) Used for presumably fearfully large or dangerous animals or animal parts.
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Etymology 2

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From Ancient Greek δίνη (dínē, whirling, rotation).

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dino-

  1. Relating to rotation or dizziness.
  2. (biology) Relating to dinoflagellates.

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