proavis

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Synonyms: provis

Antonyms: provis

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|paleontology}} Any of various [[hypothetical]] extinct species or taxa that were coined in the early 20th century in an attempt to support and explain the hypothetical [[evolutionary]] steps and anatomical adaptations leading from [[non-avian dinosaur|non-avian]] theropod dinosaurs to [[bird]]s.

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