ZONURE

Etymology

Noun

zonure (plural zonures)

Any one of several of South African lizards of the genus Zonurus (now Smaug), common in rocky environments.

Source: Wiktionary


Zon"ure, n. Etym: [Zone + Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: Any one of several of South African lizards of the genus Zonura, common in rocky situations.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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