fence lizard
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fence lizard
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Inevitably, a fence lizard is waiting for him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2025
With the 10th City Nature Challenge — a four-day “bioblitz” competition to document urban animals and plants — beginning this week, now seems the perfect time to celebrate our friendly neighborhood fence lizard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2025
According to a leading dataset of animal and plant observations, the fence lizard is the most commonly spotted reptile in the U.S.; and the top species in California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2025
In Los Angeles County, it was the Western fence lizard, followed by the western honey bee.
From New York Times ● May 15, 2023
The fence lizard, a scaly alligator looking chap, is just as useful but never gets tame.
From How Girls Can Help Their Country by Juliette Gordon Low
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