lizard
UK: ˈlɪzəd | US: ˈlɪzərd
n. a scaly, typically four-legged reptile of the order Squamata, often with a long tail and movable eyelids.
The word "lizard" traces back to Middle English lesard, derived from Old French lezard, which likely originated from Latin lacertus (meaning "lizard" or "muscle"). The Latin term may have connections to earlier Indo-European roots, though its exact origin remains debated. The suffix "-ard" was a common noun-forming ending in Old French, often used to denote creatures or objects. Over time, the spelling evolved to "lizard" in English, retaining its core meaning as a reptilian creature.
A small lizard darted across the sunlit rock.
The biologist studied the lizard's behavior in its natural habitat.
Some lizards can detach their tails to escape predators.
She gently picked up the lizard and released it into the garden.
The desert is home to many species of lizards.