CORDYLUS

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Meaning:

Type genus of the Cordylidae; spiny lizards somewhat resembling tiny crocodiles

Synonyms:

Cordylus; genus Cordylus

Classified under:

Nouns denoting animals

Hypernyms ("Cordylus" is a kind of...):

reptile genus (a genus of reptiles)

Holonyms ("Cordylus" is a member of...):

Cordylidae; family Cordylidae (small family of spiny ovoviviparous African lizards)

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