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Definition of lacertine in English: lacertineadjective ləˈsəːtʌɪn 1Lizard-like; (Zoology) lacertiform, lacertilian, lacertid. Now rare in zoological use. 2Of a decoration, motif, pattern, etc.: consisting of or incorporating interlaced lizard-like figures.
noun ləˈsəːtʌɪn 1Zoology. A lizard; specifically a lacertid or lacertoid lizard. Now rare. 2A lizard-like figure interlaced with others to form a decoration or motif. Usually in plural.
Origin Early 19th century. From classical Latin lacerta lizard + -ine. Definition of lacertine in US English: lacertineadjectiveləˈsəːtʌɪn 1Lizard-like; (Zoology) lacertiform, lacertilian, lacertid. Now rare in zoological use. 2Of a decoration, motif, pattern, etc.: consisting of or incorporating interlaced lizard-like figures.
nounləˈsəːtʌɪn 1Zoology. A lizard; specifically a lacertid or lacertoid lizard. Now rare. 2A lizard-like figure interlaced with others to form a decoration or motif. Usually in plural.
Origin Early 19th century. From classical Latin lacerta lizard + -ine. |