lacertid

[ luh-sur-tid ]

noun
  1. any of numerous Old World lizards of the family Lacertidae.

adjective
  1. belonging or pertaining to the Lacertidae family of lizards.

Origin of lacertid

1
<New Latin Lacertidae.See Lacerta, -id2

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