reptile

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /rɪpˈtaɪl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈrɛp.taɪl/

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Noun

Singular reptile

Plural reptiles

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reptile

alligator alligator crocodile crocodile chameleon chameleon dinosaur dinosaur lizard lizard snake snake turtle turtle

1. (countable) A reptile is a cold-blooded animal with scales (such as crocodiles or lizards).

   A gecko is a type of reptile.

Related words

• reptilian