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Definition of wall lizard

wall lizard

Plural:wall lizards
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wall lizard Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various small, agile lizards, particularly those of the genus Podarcis native to Europe, commonly found dwelling on sunlit stone walls, rocks, and ancient ruins.

Example

"While exploring the ruins in Rome, we watched a tiny wall lizard dart quickly into a narrow crevice between the stones."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

A descriptive common name, referring to the lizard's frequent habit of basking on and climbing vertical stone surfaces and human-made walls.

Usage Trend

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 Wall lizard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wall lizard
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