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• noun (Context 1)
Any of several species of large, semi-aquatic agamid lizards belonging to the genus Hydrosaurus, native to the tropical forests and waterways of the Philippines, Indonesia, and New Guinea, recognized by the prominent sail-like crest on their lower back and tail.
Usage Example
"The Philippine agamid is an excellent swimmer, often diving from overhanging branches into streams to escape predators."
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agamid
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sailfin lizard. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sailfin lizard