Meaning & use

reptile

noun·Everyday

A cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that typically lays eggs, such as a snake, lizard, or turtle.

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The zoo's reptile house features snakes, lizards, and a giant tortoise.

Reptiles regulate their body temperature by moving between sun and shade.

A note on using this word

Unlike amphibians, most reptiles have dry, scaly skin and do not need to live near water to survive.

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