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Definition of earless lizard
earless lizard
Plural:earless lizards
• noun
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North American A small North American lizard belonging primarily to the genera Holbrookia and Cophosaurus, characterized by the absence of external ear openings and typically found in sandy, gravelly, or rocky desert regions.
Example
"The greater earless lizard relies on its speckled coloration to blend in with the rocky desert floor and evade predators."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Earless lizard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/earless%20lizard