racerunner
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ər noun
a whiptail lizard, Cnemidophorus sexlineatus, common in the eastern and central U.S., that runs with great speed.
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racerunner
any of about 56 species of lizards in the family Teiidae. The genus is common in North America, particularly in the southwestern deserts, and its range extends through Central America and across South America to Argentina. Species also occur on some islands, including the Netherlands Antilles off the coast of Venezuela. Their size varies from 20 to more than 50 cm (8 to 20 inches). The common name of this genus is derived from the lizards' ability to run at impressive speeds; some species can run almost 28 km (17 miles) per hour over short distances.
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Racerunner
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
Example sentences
Six-lined racerunner can also be seen dashing for cover.
Animal species restricted to the geographic area include the bull snake, ornate box turtle, and six-lined racerunner.
Other reptiles include the six-lined racerunner and blue racer.
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