agamid-like
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/əˈɡæmɪd laɪk/
(agamid)
lizard family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agamid' originates from the family name 'Agamidae', which is derived from the Greek word 'agamos', meaning 'unmarried' or 'without a mate'.
Historical Evolution
'Agamidae' was adopted into scientific taxonomy to classify a family of lizards, and 'agamid' became the common term for members of this family.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'agamid' referred specifically to the family of lizards, but 'agamid-like' evolved to describe anything resembling these lizards.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or characteristic of an agamid lizard.
The creature had an agamid-like appearance with its scaly skin and elongated body.
Synonyms
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