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单词 lacertian
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Definition of lacertian in English:

lacertian

adjective ləˈsəːtɪənləˈsəːʃən
Zoology
  • Of or relating to lizards; lizard-like, saurian. In zoological use now chiefly historical.

noun ləˈsəːtɪənləˈsəːʃən
Zoology
  • A lizard. Now chiefly historical.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in James Parkinson (1755–1824), surgeon and palaeontologist. From classical Latin lacerta lizard + -ian, after French lacertien.

 
 

Definition of lacertian in US English:

lacertian

adjective
Zoology
  • Of or relating to lizards; lizard-like, saurian. In zoological use now chiefly historical.

noun
Zoology
  • A lizard. Now chiefly historical.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in James Parkinson (1755–1824), surgeon and palaeontologist. From classical Latin lacerta lizard + -ian, after French lacertien.

 
 
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