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English · Word Candidate

lizard

/ˈlɪzəd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: lizards

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Any reptile of the order Squamata that is not a snake or mosasaur—typically characterised by a rounded torso, a short neck with an elevated head, a long tail and four limbs, although some species are legless.

Noun

Examples

The cicale above in the lime, / And the lizards below in the grass, / Were as silent as ever old Tmolus was, / Listening to my sweet pipings.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Lizard skin, the skin of these reptiles.

Noun

Examples

Silver bells jingling from your black lizard boots, my baby / Silver foil to trim your wedding gown

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “lizard” mean?

Any reptile of the order Squamata that is not a snake or mosasaur—typically characterised by a rounded torso, a short neck with an elevated head, a long tail and four limbs, although some species are legless.

Is “lizard” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.