Reptilia

[rep-til-ee-uh]

noun

the class comprising the reptiles.

Origin of Reptilia

From New Latin, dating back to 1620–30; see origin at reptilian

reptilium

[rep-til-ee-uh m]

noun, plural rep·til·i·a [rep-til-ee-uh] /rɛpˈtɪl i ə/.

a building for the public exhibition of reptiles.

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Examples from the Web for reptilia

Historical Examples of reptilia

The Batrachians differ essentially from all other orders of Reptilia.
Reptiles and Birds
Louis Figuier
The wrist bones in the reptilia usually consist of two rows.
Dragons of the Air
H. G. Seeley
The ovum has in all Reptilia a very similar structure to that in Birds.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4)
Francis Maitland Balfour
In Birds the cellular tube formed round the notochord is far thicker than in the Reptilia.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4)
Francis Maitland Balfour
Owing to the development of the common iliac veins there is no renal portal system like that of the Reptilia and Amphibia.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4)
Francis Maitland Balfour

Word Origin and History for reptilia

Reptilia

n.

mid-17c., from Latin plural of reptile (see reptile).

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper