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Definition of beaded lizard
beaded lizard
Plural:beaded lizards
beaded lizard Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
North American A large, venomous lizard native primarily to Mexico and southern Guatemala, distinguished by its dark body covered in specialized osteoderms that create a distinct, bead-like texture.
Example
"During our herpetology field trip in Mexico, we were thrilled to observe a wild beaded lizard sheltering under a rocky outcrop."
Word Origin & Etymology
The common name derives from the animal's osteoderms—specialized bony deposits in the skin—which give its scales the appearance of being covered in small beads.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beaded lizard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beaded lizard