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Definition of alligator lizard

alligator lizard

Plural:alligator lizards
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alligator lizard Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American Any of various long-bodied, short-legged lizards of the subfamily Gerrhonotinae, native to North and Central America, characterized by thick, rigid scales and a prehensile tail in some species.

Example

"While hiking through the oak woodlands of California, we spotted a southern alligator lizard darting under a fallen log."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named for its thick, heavily keeled scales and elongated, armored body, which give it a superficial resemblance to an alligator.

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