lacertilian

lac·er·til·i·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [las-er-til-ee-uh n, -til-yuh n]
- /ˌlæs ərˈtɪl i ən, -ˈtɪl yən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [las-er-til-ee-uh n, -til-yuh n]
- /ˌlæs ərˈtɪl i ən, -ˈtɪl yən/

Definitions of lacertilian word

adjective lacertilian belonging or pertaining to the reptilian suborder Lacertilia, comprising the lizards. 1
noun lacertilian a lacertilian reptile. 1
noun lacertilian A reptile of the suborder Lacertilia; a lizard. 1
noun lacertilian any reptile of the suborder Lacertilia (lizards) 0
adjective lacertilian of, relating to, or belonging to the Lacertilia 0
adjective lacertilian saurian 0

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Origin of lacertilian

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-55; < New Latin Lacertili(a) (Latin Lacert(a) Lacerta + -ilia, neuter plural of -ilis -ile) + -an

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Parts of speech for Lacertilian

noun

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lacertilian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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