glass lizard

/glæs ˌlɪzərd/
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Definitions of glass lizard
  1. noun
    snakelike lizard of Europe and Asia and North America with vestigial hind limbs and the ability to regenerate its long fragile tail
    synonyms: glass snake, joint snake
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    type of:
    anguid lizard
    any of a small family of lizards widely distributed in warm areas; all are harmless and useful as destroyers of e.g. slugs and insects
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