"lizardom" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From lizard + -dom. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|lizard|dom}} lizard + -dom Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lizardom (uncountable)
  1. The state of being a lizard, or of belonging to the world of lizards; lizards, collectively. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: lizarddom Related terms: lizardness, reptiledom
    Sense id: en-lizardom-en-noun-pMqKIy81 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -dom

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          "text": "Like the rest of lizardom, the animals spend much time basking in the sun, heating themselves in the morning to a body temperature that ranges from 90°F (32.2°C) in the dry season to 97°F (36°C) in the wet season.",
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