lizard

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations

[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

From Anglo-Norman lusard, from Old French lesard (feminine laisarde, French: lézard), from Latin lacertus.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈlɪz.əɹd/, SAMPA: /"lIz.@rd/
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[edit] Noun

lizard (plural lizards)

1. Any reptiles of the order Squamata, usually having four legs, external ear openings, movable eyelids and a long slender body and tail.
2. Lizard skin, the skin of these reptiles.
   • 1990 October 28, Paul Simon, “Proof”, The Rhythm of the Saints, Warner Bros.

     Silver bells jingling from your black lizard boots, my baby / Silver foil to trim your wedding gown

3. (colloquial) An unctuous person.
4. (colloquial) A coward.

[edit] Derived terms

• legless lizard
• lizard-skin
• lounge lizard
• worm lizard

[edit] Translations