crotaphytus

noun

cro·​ta·​phy·​tus
ˌkrōtəˈfītəs,
ˌkrät-
capitalized
: a genus of lizards (family Iguanidae) of the southern and western U.S. including the collared lizard

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, modification of Greek krotaphitēs of the temples, from krotaphos temple + -itēs -ite; akin to Greek krotein to clap

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“Crotaphytus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crotaphytus. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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