anguid lizard meaning

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anguid lizard (noun): any of a small family of lizards widely distributed in warm areas; all are harmless and useful as destroyers of e.g. slugs and insects.

Definition of anguid lizard

  1. any of a small family of lizards widely distributed in warm areas; all are harmless and useful as destroyers of e.g. slugs and insects

    Type of: lizard

    Kinds: alligator lizard, blindworm, glass lizard

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