Reptiles Meaning and Definition


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Reptiles meaning

Word: Reptiles

How to pronounce: ˈreptaɪl

Noun

Definitions:

1. A vertebrate animal of a class that includes snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, and tortoises. They are distinguished by having a dry scaly skin and typically laying soft-shelled eggs on land.

Example sentences: "He's really a wildlife photographer; to get his shots, he turns into an adventurer who has learned much about reptiles - snakes being his favorite cold-blooded creature."

2. A person regarded with loathing and contempt.

Adjective

Definitions:

1. Belonging to a reptile or to the class of reptiles.

Example sentences: "Reptile eggs"


Synonyms:

creepers

vermin

bastard

creeper

blighter

skunk

bugger

varmint

toad

creep

scum

snake

viper

beast


Derivations:

reptilian


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Reptiles in Other Languages...

Spanish: Reptil

German: Reptil

French: Reptile

Italian: Rettile

Turkish: Sürüngen


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