English Explanatory Dictionary

Jesus lizard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of the Latin American lizards of the genus Basiliscus.

Word forms

Jesus lizard Jesus lizards

Etymology

So called because they can run on water; walking on water was one of the miracles ascribed to Jesus Christ.

Synonyms

basilisk Jesus Christ lizard
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