Meaning & use

lizard

noun·Everyday

A reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail, usually covered in scales.

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A green lizard darted across the warm rock and disappeared into a crack.

Some lizards can regrow their tails if a predator bites one off.

A note on using this word

Lizard is a broad term covering many species, from tiny geckos to large monitor lizards.

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