LACERTIAN

Etymology

Adjective

lacertian (comparative more lacertian, superlative most lacertian)

Pertaining to or resembling a lizard; lizard-like. [from 19th c.]

Noun

lacertian (plural lacertians)

(zoology) A member of the Lacerta.

Anagrams

• Centralia, carnalite, centralia, lactarine, nectarial

Source: Wiktionary


La*cer"tian, a. Etym: [Cf. F. lacertien.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: Like a lizard; of or pertaining to the Lacertilia.

– n.

Definition: One of the Lacertilia.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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