fence lizard
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fence lizard
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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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
Inevitably, a fence lizard is waiting for him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2025
The more fence lizard observations you have, the harder people are looking for things.
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
One species is found in the United States and is known under various names, such as the green lizard, the fence lizard and the alligator lizard.
From Pathfinder or, The Missing Tenderfoot by Alan Douglas
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