lizard

Meanings

• noun

  A long-bodied, limbless reptile, typically having a long tail, belonging to the order Squamata.

  - "The lizard is an excellent climber."
  - "There is a gecko lizard in my garden."
  - "He kept a pet iguana lizard."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɪz.ɚd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1769991"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lizard
mizer , fizzler , pizzler , bizzer

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Variants

List of all variants of lizard that leads to same result
lizard , lizards , lizard's tail , Lizard Point , beaded lizard , beaded lizards , horned lizard , horned lizards , lounge lizard , lounge lizards , monitor , monitor lizard , monitor lizards , thunder lizard , thunder lizards

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Etymology

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Old English lisard, from lis 'salamander, serpent' + eard 'earth-dweller'.

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Trivia

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1. There are over 6,000 known species of lizards.

2. The longest lizard in the world is the Komodo Dragon, which can grow up to 10 feet long.

3. Some lizards, such as the Chameleon, can change color to blend in with their surroundings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reptile: A cold-blooded animal of a class that includes snakes, crocodiles, and lizards.

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Culture

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Lizards have been depicted in various cultures throughout history. In ancient Egypt, they were associated with the sun god Ra and were mummified as sacred animals. In Chinese mythology, the dragon and the lizard are considered to be enemies. In literature, lizards have appeared in works such as J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and Agatha Christie's 'Curtain: A Hercule Poirot Mystery'.

How to Memorize "lizard"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape and movement of a lizard's body. Imagine its long tail, scaly skin, and reptilian features.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lizard' with the image of a reptile with a long tail and scaly skin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lizards Leap Long Limbless Lands' to remember the definition of a lizard.

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