fence lizard
noun
either of two spiny lizards, Sceloporus undulatus and S. occidentalis, of the U.S. and northern Mexico, often seen on fences.
Origin of fence lizard
1An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Words Nearby fence lizard
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How to use fence lizard in a sentence
The fence lizard, a scaly alligator looking chap, is just as useful but never gets tame.
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