reptile

/ˈrɛptɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

any cold-blooded vertebrate animal that has scales or scutes and typically lays eggs, such as a snake, lizard, or turtle

“The reptile house at the zoo was filled with fascinating species.”

Synonyms

  • cold-blooded animal
  • scaled animal

Antonyms

  • bird
  • mammal