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Lacertae

plural noun
La·​cer·​tae | \ -t(ˌ)ē\

Definition of Lacertae

: a division of Lacertilia comprising the typical lizards as distinguished from the chameleons and geckos

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History and Etymology for Lacertae

New Latin, from plural of Latin lacerta lizard

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