Recent Examples on the WebThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to pet bearded dragon lizards.—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 15 June 2024 The infrared eyes of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the most advanced off-world observatory yet built, have also unveiled something cryptic—and far more profound than a bearded man.—Fabio Pacucci, Scientific American, 27 June 2024 Other recent salmonella outbreaks have been linked to pet bearded dragons, backyard poultry and basil, the agency says.—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 19 June 2024 Bearded Dragons Usually spotted sunning themselves on the side of the road or from an elevated perch, the bearded dragon is a small reptile with distinctively spiky scales under its chin.—Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for bearded
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of bearded was
before the 12th century
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