galliwasp
[ gal-uh-wosp ]
noun
any of numerous scaly marsh lizards of the genus Diploglossus, inhabiting Central America and the West Indies.
Origin of galliwasp
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British Dictionary definitions for galliwasp
galliwasp
/ (ˈɡælɪˌwɒsp) /
noun
any lizard of the Central American genus Diploglossus, esp D. monotropis of the Caribbean: family Anguidae
Origin of galliwasp
1C18: of unknown origin
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