释义 |
cor·dyl·i·dae \kȯ(r)ˈdiləˌdē\ noun plural Usage: capitalized Etymology: New Latin, from Cordylus, type genus (from Greek kordylos water newt) + -idae; probably akin to Greek kordylē bump, swelling — more at cardinal : a small family of spiny ovoviviparous African lizards somewhat resembling tiny crocodiles |