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Where does “lacerta” come from?

lacerta (Latin): lizard; ablative singular of lacerta

Definitions

  1. lizard; ablative singular of lacerta

Words derived from “lacerta”

  • lizard
  • alligator
  • Lacerta
  • lizardlike
  • lacertid
  • alligatoring
  • lizardfish
  • lizardy
  • lacertilian
  • lizardman
  • lizardskin
  • lizardly
  • alligatored
  • lacertian
  • alligatorlike
  • lizardless
  • lacert
  • lizardry
  • alligatorfish
  • alligarta
  • alagarto
  • alegarto
  • lacertus
  • drain the lizard