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Definition of glass lizard

glass lizard

Plural:glass lizards
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Any of various legless lizards, primarily of the genus Ophisaurus, that resemble snakes but possess movable eyelids and external ear openings, found in North America, Asia, and North Africa.

Example

"While surveying the coastal dunes, the herpetologist carefully documented a glass lizard, noting its distinct ear openings to confirm it was not a snake."

Word Nuance & Usage

Often mistakenly identified as snakes due to their legless bodies, glass lizards are biologically true lizards, distinguished by their movable eyelids, stiff bodies, and external ear openings.

• Nearby Words

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glass lizard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glass-lizard
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