scincid meaning

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scincid (noun): alert agile lizard with reduced limbs and an elongated body covered with shiny scales; more dependent on moisture than most lizards; found in tropical regions worldwide.

Definition of scincid

  1. alert agile lizard with reduced limbs and an elongated body covered with shiny scales; more dependent on moisture than most lizards; found in tropical regions worldwide

    Synonyms: skink, scincid lizard

    Type of: lizard

    Kinds: western skink, mountain skink

Word lists: words starting with SC · words ending in ID · 7-letter words

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