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lizard

[ liz-erd ]

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noun

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.
any of various reptiles resembling a lizard, as a dinosaur or crocodile.
leather made from the skin of the lizard, used for shoes, purses, etc.
Lizard, Astronomy. the constellation Lacerta.
Older Slang, lounge lizard.
Nautical. a pennant used as a leader for running rigging, having a thimble or bull's-eye.
The Lizard. Lizard Head.

Lizard

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noun

the Lizard
a promontory in SW England, in SW Cornwall: the southernmost point in Great Britain Also known asLizard Headthe Lizard Peninsula

lizard

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noun

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 lacertiliansaurian
1. leather made from the skin of such an animal
2. ( as modifier )
  a lizard handbag

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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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of lizard¹

C14: via Old French from Latin lacerta

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The wild, flat landscapes dotted with gorse and heather are known for their wildlife, including rare species like the sand lizard, woodlark and silver-studded blue butterfly.

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At some point, one climbed a post and became known to us ever onward as the fence lizard.

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The lizards are around 21 inches long and feast on leaves, fruits and flowers in the coastal swamps and rainforests of their native islands.

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Butterflies, birds, insects and lizards are among the many species negatively affected by a spate of recent wildfires on the Mourne Mountains.

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The conservationist, Aussie TV personality and son of the late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin flashes some serious muscle in the new Bonds ads, which include him posing with a snake, a spider and a lizard.

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