Megalosaur is a genus of carnivorous theropod dinosaurs that existed during the middle Jurassic period. As with many scientific names, megalosaur can be difficult to pronounce for those not familiar with Latin or Greek roots. For those looking for simpler alternatives to refer to these creatures, there are a few options available. Megalosaurs are often grouped with other large, carnivorous dinosaurs and can be referred to as megalosaurids, or large theropods. Additionally, the term "megalosaur" is sometimes used synonymously with "megalosauroid," which includes all dinosaurs closely related to the megalosaurids. If you're looking for something more concise, simply referring to them as "Jurassic carnivores" would suffice.