"agamid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: agamids [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} agamid (plural agamids)
  1. (zoology) Any of the family Agamidae of lizards, including many dragons. Wikipedia link: Agamidae Categories (topical): Zoology Categories (lifeform): Agamid lizards
    Sense id: en-agamid-en-noun-JhpfKZqZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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