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Definition of night lizard

night lizard

Plural:night lizards
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night lizard Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several small, typically secretive and viviparous lizards of the family Xantusiidae, native to the arid and tropical regions of North America, Central America, and Cuba.

Example

"The granite night lizard is often found hiding deep within rock crevices during the heat of the day."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

A descriptive common name combining 'night' (due to their predominantly nocturnal behavior) and 'lizard'. They belong to the family Xantusiidae, established in the late 19th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Night lizard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/night lizard
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