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lizard

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/ˈlɪzərd/ · liz-ard

A small to medium-sized reptile of the suborder Lacertilia, with a long body and tail.

Meanings

nounformal

A small to medium-sized reptile of the suborder Lacertilia, with a long body and tail.

پرانے کی ایک قسم کا چھوٹا یا درمیانے سائز کا ریپٹائل، جس کے جسم اور دم لمبی ہوتی ہے۔

چھپکلی

chhipkali

Synonyms

reptilesaurianlagomorphریپٹائلچھپکلیسوریں

Antonyms

mammalbirdfishمملاپرندہماہی

Common Collocations

  • gecko lizard
  • forest lizard
  • house lizard

Example Sentences

A small green lizard was sunbathing on the rock.

ایک چھوٹا سبز چھپکلی چٹان پر دھوپ لے رہا تھا۔

Aik chhota sabz chhipkali chattan par dhoop le raha tha.

Lizards are often seen in gardens during summer.

چھپکلیاں اکثر گرمیوں میں باغات میں دیکھی جاتی ہیں۔

Chhipkaliyan aksar garmiyon mein bagaat mein dekhi jati hain.

Some lizards can change their color to blend in with their environment.

کچھ چھپکلیاں اپنے ماحول کے ساتھ ملنے کے لیے اپنا رنگ بدل سکتی ہیں۔

Kuch chhipkaliyan apne mahol ke saath milne ke liye apna rang badal sakti hain.

Easily Confused With

lizard:Lizard is a reptile, while lizard can be confused with gecko, which is a specific type of lizard.

Word Family

lizard-like
adjectiveچھپکلی جیسا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a lizard lounging in the sun, its skin reflecting color.

Imagine a vibrant green lizard on a warm rock.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "lacerta" — a lizard

First known use: 14th century

The word 'lizard' comes from the Latin 'lacerta', which referred to a type of reptile. The transition into Middle English included the Old French 'lesard', which eventually evolved into the modern form we use today.