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reptiles

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/ˈrɛp.taɪlz/ · rep-ti-les

A group of cold-blooded vertebrates that typically have scaly skin and lay eggs.

Meanings

nounformal

A group of cold-blooded vertebrates that typically have scaly skin and lay eggs.

ٹھنڈے خون والے ہڈیوں کے جانوروں کا گروہ جن کے پاس عموماً کھردری جلد ہوتی ہے اور یہ انڈے دیتے ہیں۔

زحافات

zihafaat

Synonyms

reptiliancold-blooded animalscaled creatureزحافاتیٹھنڈے خون والا جانورکھردری جلد والا جانور

Antonyms

mammalsbirdswarm-blooded animalsیونیپرندےگرم خون والے جانور

Common Collocations

  • species of reptiles
  • reptile habitat
  • reptile behavior

Example Sentences

Reptiles include snakes, lizards, and crocodiles.

زحافات میں سانپ، چھپکلیاں اور مگرمچھ شامل ہیں۔

Zihafaat mein saanp, chhipkaliyaan aur magarmach shaamil hain.

Many reptiles are excellent hunters.

بہت سے زحافات شاندار شکاری ہوتے ہیں۔

Bohat se zihafaat shandar shikari hotay hain.

Reptiles are often found in warm climates.

زحافات عموماً گرم آب و ہوا میں پائے جاتے ہیں۔

Zihafaat aam tor par garm aab-o-hawa mein paii jate hain.

Easily Confused With

amphibians:Amphibians can live both in water and on land, while reptiles are primarily land-dwelling.

Word Family

reptilian
adjectiveزحافاتی
reptile
nounزحاف

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of reptiles slithering and crawling on the ground.

Imagine a snake smoothly gliding across the sand.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "reptilis" — creeping or crawling

First known use: 14th century

The term 'reptile' has its roots in Latin from 'reptilis', which referred to creatures that creep or crawl. It has been used in English since the late Middle Ages to classify a group of animals.