All reptile synonyms
rep·tile
R r noun reptile
- loggerhead — a thick-headed or stupid person; blockhead.
- chelonian — any reptile of the order Chelonia, including the tortoises and turtles, in which most of the body is enclosed in a protective bony capsule
- ophidian — belonging or pertaining to the suborder Ophidia (Serpentes), comprising the snakes.
- leatherback — a sea turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, having the shell embedded in a leathery skin, reaching a length of more than 7 feet (2.1 meter) and a weight of more than 1000 pounds (450 kg): the largest living sea turtle; an endangered species.
- cooter — a large freshwater turtle, Pseudemus concinna, found in southern USA and northern Mexico
- heel — a contemptibly dishonorable or irresponsible person: We all feel like heels for ducking out on you like this.
- asp — the venomous snake, probably Naja haje (Egyptian cobra), that caused the death of Cleopatra and was formerly used by the Pharaohs as a symbol of their power over life and death