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lacertus


Meanings
  • noun

    A type of large, limbless reptile, belonging to the Lacertidae family.


Variants
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lacerate , lacerated , lacerates , lacerating , lacerative
Etymology
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From Latin lacertus, 'agile, nimble'.


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  1. The Lacertidae family is also known as the 'old world' or 'true' lizards.

  2. The term 'lacertus' is sometimes used colloquially to refer to a particularly agile or quick person.


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  1. Reptile: Lacertus is a type of reptile.


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In ancient Rome, lacertus was used as a nickname for Julius Caesar due to his agility and quickness in battle.

How to Memorize "lacertus"

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