lacertine

/lækərˈtaɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a lizard

“The lacertine markings on the wall were painted to resemble the patterns found on a lizard’s skin.”

2. noun

a person who collects lizards or is interested in them

“As a young boy, he was a lacertine, fascinated by the different species of lizards in his region.”

Synonyms

  • reptilian
  • saurian

Antonyms

  • avian
  • birdlike