/ˌlækərˈtɪliə/; /lækərˈtɪliə/ (US) /ˌlækərˈtɪliə/; /læˈsɛrtɪliə/ (UK)

Definitions

1. noun

The suborder of the order Squamata that includes all modern lizards, such as geckos, skinks, and monitor lizards.

“Lacertilia are among the most diverse groups of reptiles, with over 3,000 species.”