chuckwalla

/tʃəkˈwɑlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A large, nocturnal North American lizard (Sauromalus ater) that is able to inflate its body and live in desert areas.

“The hikers encountered a chuckwalla as they climbed the rocky terrain.”

Synonyms

  • desert lizard
  • wood lizard

Antonyms

  • arboreal lizard
  • semi-aquatic lizard