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lacertian, a. and n.|ləˈsɜːtɪən, -ʃən|
[f. L. lacert-a lizard + -ian.]
A. adj. Of or pertaining to the lizards or Lacertilia; lizard-like, saurian.
1843in W. Humble Dict. Geol. 1847Ansted Anc. World viii. 155 The lacertian type—that exhibited in the lizards of the present day. 1877Dawson Orig. World xv. 338 The lacertian reptiles.
B. n. A lacertilian; a lizard.
1839Penny Cycl. XIII. 265/2 Under the family name of Lacertians Cuvier arranged—1st. The Monitors..2nd. The Lizards properly so called. |