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Lizard

Any one of the numerous species of reptiles belonging to the order Lacertilia; sometimes, also applied to reptiles of other orders, as the Hatteria.

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Chameleon 76% connected

A lizardlike reptile of the genus Chamaeleo, of several species, found in Africa, Asia, and Europe. The skin is covered with fine granulations; the t…

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Gecko 76% connected

Any lizard of the family Geckonidae. The geckoes are small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and vertical, elliptical pupils. Th…

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Iguanid 76% connected

Same as Iguanoid.

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Monitor 76% connected

One who admonishes; one who warns of faults, informs of duty, or gives advice and instruction by way of reproof or caution.

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Skink 76% connected

Any one of numerous species of regularly scaled harmless lizards of the family Scincidae, common in the warmer parts of all the continents.

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Varan 76% connected

The monitor. See Monitor, 3.

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Saurian 76% connected

Of or pertaining to, or of the nature of, the Sauria.

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