anguid
|an-guid|
/ˈæŋɡwɪd/
of or belonging to the Anguidae (glass-lizard family)
Etymology
'anguid' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'Anguidae,' where 'anguis' meant 'snake' and the suffix '-id' meant 'relating to or a member of a taxonomic group.'
'Anguidae' (New Latin family name) influenced the formation of the English adjective/noun 'anguid,' which eventually became the modern English word 'anguid'.
Initially, it meant 'of or belonging to the family Anguidae,' and this technical meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the lizard family Anguidae.
The anguid is adapted to a burrowing lifestyle.
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of the lizard family Anguidae (e.g., slowworms and glass lizards).
The museum’s new exhibit features anguid specimens from Europe and Asia.
Last updated: 2025/08/09 16:54