Meaning of the word reptile in English
What does reptile mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
reptile
US /ˈrep.taɪl/
UK /ˈrep.taɪl/
Noun
1.
a vertebrate animal of a class that includes snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, and tortoises. They are distinguished by having a dry scaly skin and typically laying soft-shelled eggs on land.
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Snakes are fascinating reptiles.
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The museum has an exhibit on ancient reptiles.
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