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Definition of sand lizard

sand lizard

Plural:sand lizards
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1

A widespread Eurasian lacertid lizard (Lacerta agilis) that typically inhabits sandy heaths and dunes, noted for the striking bright green flanks developed by males during the breeding season.

Example

"Conservationists are working to restore the coastal dunes to protect the declining population of the native sand lizard."

2

Any of various unrelated lizards characterized by their adaptation to living in sandy environments or desert regions.

Example

"While hiking through the arid scrubland, we spotted a small sand lizard darting quickly beneath a sun-baked rock."

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• Nearby Words

sand bass
sand boa
sand diver
sand lizard
sand skink
sand tiger shark
sand verbena

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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