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Definition of agamid

agamid

/ˈæɡ.ə.mɪd/
ag · a · mid
Plural:agamids
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Adjective:agamid
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agamid Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any lizard belonging to the family Agamidae, comprising numerous species native to Africa, Asia, Australia, and parts of Southern Europe, characterized by scaly bodies, well-developed legs, and acrodont dentition.

Example

"During our hike in the Australian outback, we spotted a colorful agamid basking on a sunlit rock."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Modern Latin family name 'Agamidae', combining the genus name 'Agama' (likely from an indigenous South American or Caribbean name for a lizard) with the zoological suffix '-id', denoting a family member.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Agamid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/agamid
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