Eriglossa

plural noun

Er·​i·​glos·​sa
ˌerəˈgläsə,
-lȯsə
in some classifications
: a suborder including all the Lacertilia except the chameleons
eriglossate
¦⸗⸗¦⸗sə̇t
-ˌsāt
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek eri- very much, high + New Latin -glossa

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“Eriglossa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eriglossa. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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