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Amphisbaenia

Definition of Amphisbaenia

noun

Zoology
  • a group of reptiles which comprises the worm lizards.
    • Suborder Amphisbaenia, order Squamata

Derivatives

amphisbaenian

noun & adjective

Origin:

modern Latin, from Greek amphisbaina, from amphis 'both' + bainein 'go, walk'

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