Definition of Lacertae
:a division of Lacertilia comprising the typical lizards as distinguished from the chameleons and geckos
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Lacertae
plural noun
La·cer·tae
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Origin and Etymology of lacertae
New Latin, from plural of Latin lacerta lizard
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