(a) The common newt or eft. Now only dialect. (b) A name for several swift-running small lizards, as the North American fence-lizard, Sceloporus undu…

the fence lizard, Sceloporus undulatus (family Phrynosomatidae), a small grey or brown, partly arboreal lizard found in North America.

That stings, that has power to sting; used (often as a specific designation). of animals. stinging lizard, one of several North American lizards…

(see quot.).