skink

skink

S0452600 (skĭngk)n. Any of numerous lizards of the family Scincidae, having a smooth shiny body and large scales on the head, and in some species, small or rudimentary legs.

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[Latin scincus, from Greek skinkos.]

skink

(skɪŋk) n (Animals) any lizard of the family Scincidae, commonest in tropical Africa and Asia, having reduced limbs and an elongated body covered with smooth scales. [C16: from Latin scincus a lizard, from Greek skinkos]

skink

(skɪŋk)

n. any lizard of the family Scincidae, usu. having a smooth, shiny body. [1580–90; < Latin scincus < Greek skínkos lizard]

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skink - alert agile lizard with reduced limbs and an elongated body covered with shiny scales; more dependent on moisture than most lizards; found in tropical regions worldwidescincid, scincid lizardlizard - relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tailfamily Scincidae, Scincidae - skinksEumeces skiltonianus, western skink - found in western North American grasslands and open woodlandsEumeces callicephalus, mountain skink - frequents oak and pine habitats in rocky mountainous areas of United States southwest and Mexico

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scincidéscinque