lizard — a small to medium-sized reptile that typically has a long body and tail, four legs, movable eyelids, and a rough, scaly, or spiny skin
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small to medium-sized reptile that typically has a long body and tail, four legs, movable eyelids, and a rough, scaly, or spiny skin
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪzərd/
Korean meaning: 도마뱀 (긴 몸과 꼬리, 네 다리, 비늘이 있는 파충류)
Korean pronunciation: **리**저드
Example Sentences
- The pet store owner said his iguana was a 'luxury lizard' with a taste for expensive lettuce.
- Scientists study lizard behavior to understand reptilian adaptation to climate change.
- My grandmother refuses to enter the garden because she thinks every lizard is a tiny dragon plotting revenge.
lizard
NOUN//ˈlɪzərd//
a small to medium-sized reptile that typically has a long body and tail, four legs, movable eyelids, and a rough, scaly, or spiny skin
A spotted lizard basks on warm rocks in the desert sun
The wise wizard befriends the little lizard!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 프랑스어 'lesarde'에서 유래되었으며, 라틴어 'lacerta'(도마뱀)가 어원입니다. 고대부터 인간과 함께 생활해온 파충류의 대표격으로 언어에 정착했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pet store owner said his iguana was a 'luxury lizard' with a taste for expensive lettuce.”
“Scientists study lizard behavior to understand reptilian adaptation to climate change.”
“My grandmother refuses to enter the garden because she thinks every lizard is a tiny dragon plotting revenge.”
“The chameleon is a type of lizard known for its ability to change colors.”
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