HERPTILE

Etymology

Noun

herptile (plural herptiles)

(zoology, chiefly, ecology) A reptile or amphibian.

Usage notes

This term is used to encompass both reptiles and amphibians, especially in situations where a member of either group of animals is meant without excluding the other.

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary



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