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Definition of tree skink

tree skink

Plural:tree skinks
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1

Any of various smooth-scaled lizards in the family Scincidae that are primarily arboreal, adapted with specialized claws or toe pads for climbing and living in the canopy of trees.

Example

"The emerald tree skink is a brightly colored lizard frequently found clinging to the trunks of palms in Southeast Asia."

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• Nearby Words

tree mallow
tree peony
tree runner
tree skink
tree snake
tree tomato
treecreeper

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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 Tree skink. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tree%20skink
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