Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or having characteristics of a skink, especially in reference to a lizard’s body shape or form.

“The scinciform appearance of the lizard made it difficult to distinguish from a true skink.”

2. noun

A scinciform or scincoid lizard, especially one of the family Scincidae.

“The zoologist studied the scinciform lizard’s unique adaptation to its habitat.”