Meaning & use
reptile
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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