lizard

[liz-erd]

noun

1. any of numerous scaly reptiles of the suborder Sauria, order Squamata, typically having a moderately elongate body, a tapering tail, and two pairs of legs held outward from the body, comprising mostly terrestrial and burrowing species.

2. any of various reptiles resembling a lizard, as a dinosaur or crocodile.

3. leather made from the skin of the lizard, used for shoes, purses, etc.

4. Astronomy.,  Lizard, the constellation Lacerta.

5. Older Slang,,  lounge lizard.

6. Nautical.,  a pennant used as a leader for running rigging, having a thimble or bull's-eye.

7. The Lizard. Lizard Head.

lizard

¹

/ ˈlɪzəd /

noun

1. any reptile of the suborder Lacertilia (or Sauria ), esp those of the family Lacertidae (Old World lizards), typically having an elongated body, four limbs, and a long tail: includes the geckos, iguanas, chameleons, monitors, and slow worms

2. 1. leather made from the skin of such an animal

   2. ( as modifier )

      a lizard handbag

Lizard

²

/ ˈlɪzəd /

noun

1. Also known as: Lizard Head.  the Lizard Peninsula. a promontory in SW England, in SW Cornwall: the southernmost point in Great Britain

Word History and Origins

Origin of lizard¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English liserd, variant of lesard(e), from Middle French lesarde, from Latin lacerta

Word History and Origins

Origin of lizard¹

C14: via Old French from Latin lacerta

Example Sentences

Hidden behind each protruding eye are two long, spiraled optic nerves -- a configuration not documented in any other lizard species.

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"In total, 472 exotic animals have been seized, including leopard tortoises, spurred tortoises, Mediterranean tortoises, iguanas, geckos of different varieties, tarantulas and Nile monitor lizards, among others," said a Civil Guard statement.

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Chuckwalla National Monument is more than an epic expanse of towering rocks, hidden canyons, ghost flowers, smoke trees and its namesake lizard.

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The lizards bowed, followed by the turtles and the frogs.

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In June, Mumbai customs intercepted two passengers arriving from Thailand with dozens of venomous vipers and more than 100 other creatures, including lizards, sunbirds and tree-climbing possums, also arriving from Thailand.

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