Meaning of the word skink in English

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skink

US /skɪŋk/
UK /skɪŋk/
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Noun

1.

a lizard of the family Scincidae, typically having a cylindrical body, a short neck, and a long, tapering tail.

Example:
The gardener spotted a small skink basking on the warm rock.
Many species of skinks are found in Australia.
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