Lacerta

American  

[luh-sur-tuh] / ləˈsɜr tə /

noun

Astronomy.

genitive

Lacertae

1. the Lizard, a northern constellation between Cepheus and Pegasus.

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Lacerta British  

/ ləˈsɜːtə /

noun

1. a small faint constellation in the N hemisphere, part of which is crossed by the Milky Way, lying between Cygnus and Andromeda

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Etymology

Origin of Lacerta

< Latin: lizard

Example Sentences

The Sh2-132 complex lies near the border of the Cepheus and Lacerta constellations and contains several deep sky structures.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2023

In related news, Stuart Graham discussed work on determining the suitability of habitat for Sand lizard Lacerta agilis reintroduction.

From Scientific American • Dec. 24, 2017

“Costs of refuge use affect escape decisions of Iberian rock lizards Lacerta monticola.”

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2010

Lacerta, la-sėr′ta, n. a genus of saurian reptiles, the name properly restricted to slender, active lizards.—n. and adj.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various

The dragon also is not exactly imaginary; for, the Lacerta volans, or flying lizard of Northern Africa, is very like a small dragon in miniature.

From The Mission; or Scenes in Africa by Marryat, Frederick