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lacertian
CIDE DICTIONARY
lacertian, a. [Cf. F. lacertien.].
Like a lizard; of or pertaining to the Lacertilia . [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
lacertian, n. & adj. (also lacertilian, lacertine)
--n. any reptile of the suborder Lacertilia, including lizards.
--adj. of or relating to the Lacertilia; lizard-like, saurian.
--n. any reptile of the suborder Lacertilia, including lizards.
--adj. of or relating to the Lacertilia; lizard-like, saurian.
Etymology
L lacerta lizard
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