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lacertid

Pronunciation: /ləˈsəːtɪd/
Definition of lacertid

noun

Zoology
  • a typical lizard of a large family (Lacertidae) to which most European lizards belong.

Origin:

late 19th century: from modern Latin Lacertidae (plural), from Latin lacerta 'lizard'

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