lacertine

Meanings

• noun

  A type of lizard with a long, slender body and a row of large scales along its back.

  - "The lacertine lizard is commonly found in the Mediterranean region."
  - "Lacertines are excellent swimmers and climbers."

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Variants

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lacerate , lacerated , lacerates , lacerating , lacerative , self-laceration , self-lacerations

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Etymology

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From Latin lacertus, 'naked' or 'unclothed'. Referring to the bare, scaly body of the lizard.

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Trivia

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1. Lacertines are also known as 'Old World' or 'true' lizards, as they are native to Europe, Africa, and Asia.

2. The largest species of lacertine is the Komodo Dragon, which can grow up to 10 feet long.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reptile: Lacertines belong to the class Reptilia, which includes all animals that have a scaled body and lay eggs.

2. Lizard: Lacertines are a type of lizard, characterized by their long, slender bodies and rows of large scales.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, lacertines were considered sacred animals and were often depicted in art and mythology.

How to Memorize "lacertine"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, slender lizard with a row of large scales running down its back.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lacertine' with the image of a lizard.
   - Think of the letter 'L' and imagine a lizard to memorize the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'lacertine': 'The lacertine lizard is a long, slender reptile with a row of large scales.'

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