amphisbaena

æm.fɪsˈbiː.nə

Definitions

1. noun

A type of legless, burrowing lizard, especially of the genus Amphisbaena.

“The expedition uncovered several amphisbaena specimens in the remote terrain.”

Synonyms

  • burrowing lizard
  • legless lizard

Antonyms

  • climbing lizard
  • limbed animal