Search Dictionary
Definition of casquehead lizard

casquehead lizard

Plural:casquehead lizards
JUMP TO:

• noun

1

Any of several tropical American lizards belonging to the family Corytophanidae, distinguished by a prominent bony crest or helmet-like structure (a casque) protruding from the back of the head.

Example

"During the expedition in the dense rainforests of Central America, the herpetologist spotted a casquehead lizard perfectly camouflaged among the branches."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for casquehead lizard

• Nearby Words

casket
caspi whip snake
caspian cobra
casquehead lizard
cassabanana
cassava
casserole

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Casquehead lizard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/casquehead-lizard
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.