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LACERTILIAN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does lacertilian mean?
• LACERTILIAN (adjective)
The adjective LACERTILIAN has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to lizards
Familiarity information: LACERTILIAN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to lizards
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
lacertilian; saurian
Pertainym:
lizard (relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail)
Derivation:
Lacertilia (true lizards; including chameleons and geckos)
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