caecilia

/kɛˈsɪliə/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of legless amphibians, also known as caecilians; a type of worm-like lizard

“The caecilia in the rainforest were expertly camouflaged, blending in with the surrounding leaves.”

Synonyms

  • amphibian
  • legless lizard

Antonyms

  • limb-bearing
  • vertebrate