lacerta

Meanings

• noun

  Reptile belonging to the lizard family, commonly known as a komodo dragon or monitor lizard.

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Variants

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lacerate , lacerated , lacerates , lacerating , lacerative

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Etymology

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From Latin lacertus, 'agile, supple'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest living species of lacerta is the Komodo dragon.

2. The Lacerta genus includes over 7,000 described species.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reptile: Class of animals that includes snakes, lizards, crocodiles, and turtles.

2. Lizard: A long-bodied, limbed reptile, typically having a long tail and scales.

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Culture

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In heraldry, the lacerta represents strength and vigilance. It is also a common symbol in ancient Roman art.

How to Memorize "lacerta"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, powerful lizard with a long tail and sharp claws.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lacerta' with the image of a monitor lizard or komodo dragon.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'lacerta' comes from the Latin word 'lacertus', which means 'agile' or 'supple'.

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