/ Dictionary / Index S saurischian: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: saur•is•chi•an Pronunciation: (sô-ris'kē-un), [key] — n. any herbivorous or carnivorous dinosaur of the order Saurischia, having a three-pronged pelvis resembling that of a crocodile. Cf. —adj. belonging or pertaining to the Saurischia. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: saurischian (Thesaurus) saurian sauropod Related Content Daily Word Quiz: stringent Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language