cheirolin

/ʃaɪrəˈlɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of lizard, specifically a genus of skinks, characterized by a long, slender tail.

“The herpetologist spent years studying the behavior of cheirolin lizards in their natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • lizard
  • skink

Antonyms

  • snake
  • tortoise