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What does Deinonychus mean?

Deinonychus means "terrible claw" in Greek.

* Deinos (Greek) means "terrible" or "fearful."

* Onychos (Greek) means "claw."

The name refers to the large, sickle-shaped claw on the second toe of each foot, which is a defining characteristic of this dinosaur.

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