"amphisbaenian" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: amphisbaenians [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} amphisbaenian (plural amphisbaenians)
  1. (zoology) Any member of the Amphisbaenia, the clade of worm lizards. Categories (topical): Zoology Categories (lifeform): Lacertoid lizards
    Sense id: en-amphisbaenian-en-noun-xwuRFABV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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