lacertilian
/ˌlæsərˈtɪliən/
adjective
- Relating to or resembling lizards.
- The reptile house had a display of lacertilian species from around the world.
- Her lacertilian movements were quick and darting, like a gecko's.
- The fossil had lacertilian features, suggesting it was an ancient lizard.
noun
- A lizard or a lizard-like reptile.
- The children were fascinated by the lacertilian's ability to change color.
- The scientist identified the specimen as a small lacertilian from the Cretaceous period.
- In the terrarium, several lacertilians basked under the heat lamp.