"Jesus lizard" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Jesus lizards [plural]
Etymology: So called because they can run on water; walking on water was one of the miracles ascribed to Jesus Christ. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Jesus lizard (plural Jesus lizards)
  1. Any of the Latin American lizards of the genus Basiliscus. Wikipedia link: Jesus lizard Categories (lifeform): Iguanoid lizards Synonyms: basilisk, Jesus Christ lizard
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