Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
agamid lizard

agamid lizard

9.9
A lizard from Africa, Asia, or Australia with crest-like spines and bright colors
  • noun
  • /ˈæɡəˌmɪd ˈlɪzərd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : lagarto agamido
  • The agamid lizard basked on the sun-warmed rock, displaying its brightly colored throat.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered a new species of agamid lizard in the forests of Southeast Asia.

  • Many agamid lizards can be found in Australia.

  • Many agamid lizards possess the ability to change color to blend in with their surroundings.

  • The agamid lizard is known for its vibrant colors.

  • Researchers discovered a new species of agamid lizard in the forests of Southeast Asia.

  • Many agamid lizards possess the ability to change color to blend in with their surroundings.

  • The agamid lizard basked on the sun-warmed rock, displaying its brightly colored throat.

Synonyms

agamid
vsagamid lizard
  • Specialized
9.9

A lizard with a strong head and rough scales that lives in warm places

emphasizes crest-like spines and often bright coloration as identifiers

Surface Forms

agamid lizard singular
agamid lizards plural

Morphology

agamid + lizard

The phrase is fully compositional: 'agamid' denotes a member of the Agamidae family and 'lizard' names the animal class, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer it refers to a lizard of the agamid family. This is a straightforward taxonomic noun‑noun combination (not metaphorical or idiomatic) and follows common cross‑linguistic naming patterns, making it immediately understandable.

Etymology

Agamid lizard comes from the family name Agamidae and simply means a lizard from that 'family'. Picture a small dragon with a crest of spines and a bright throat; this image shows why the name is used for lizards with crest-like spines and often bright colors.