"lizardfolk" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈlɪz.əd.fəʊk/ [UK], /ˈlɪz.ɚd.foʊk/ [US] Forms: lizardfolk [plural]
Etymology: From lizard + folk. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|lizard|folk}} lizard + folk Head templates: {{en-noun|lizardfolk}} lizardfolk (plural lizardfolk)
  1. A type of intelligent anthropomorphic creatures akin to (or created from) lizards; lizardmen.
    Sense id: en-lizardfolk-en-noun-WE1PQRHJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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          "text": "Shara's blade cut the creature's flank, then the demon leaped over the terrified lizardfolk and vanished in a rising cloud of mist. “Quarhaun!” Shara called. “Bring Kssansk to look at this!”",
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