English Explanatory Dictionary

Burton's legless lizard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Lialis burtonis, a species of pygopodid gecko with no forelegs, only rudimentary hind legs; it is native to Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Word forms

Burton's legless lizard Burton's legless lizards

Etymology

Named in honour of British army surgeon Edward Burton (1790–1867).

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