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Definition of wall lizard
wall lizard
Plural:wall lizards
• noun
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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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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wall lizard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wall-lizard