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Legless Lizard

A legless lizard is a reptile that resembles a snake but is actually a lizard lacking fully developed legs. Legless lizards are commonly found in various parts of the world.

Noun: Legless Lizard

1. A reptile resembling a snake but belonging to the lizard family, lacking fully developed legs.

Example Sentence: The legless lizard wriggled through the tall grass, camouflaging itself perfectly.

Adjective: Legless Lizard

1. Describing a creature or object that resembles a legless lizard in appearance or behavior.

Example Sentence: The sculpture featured a lifelike legless lizard, captivating its viewers.

Popular Usage

In everyday language, the term "legless lizard" may refer to any lizard that appears to have no legs. It is a common way to differentiate between lizards and snakes.

Example Sentence: The children were fascinated by the legless lizard they found in their backyard.

Local Usage

In certain regions, such as the southeastern United States, the term "legless lizard" may specifically refer to the glass lizard, which is a legless reptile native to the area.

Example Sentence: The local herpetologist was studying the behavior of the rare legless lizard population.