rhineura

/ˈraɪnjuːrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of reptile, specifically a genus of burrowing lizards.

“The rhineura is an interesting example of an underground-dwelling lizard.”

Synonyms

  • burrowing lizard
  • lizard genus

Antonyms

  • above-ground lizard
  • non-burrowing reptile