rep·til·ian
rep-ˈti-lē-ən 
-ˈtil-yən
1
: resembling or having the characteristics of the reptiles
2
: of or relating to the reptiles
3
: cold-bloodedly treacherous
a reptilian villain—
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Parker’s mauve dress was complemented by a pair of reptilian boots from Jimmy Choo, specifically The Boot, 2000 from The Archive: 1997-2001 Capsule.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
In April, she was photographed filming in brown reptilian boots resembling Paris Texas’ Anja style.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
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Adjective
The Grammy Award-winning rapper received the Voice of the Culture Award at the event, styling a look with sensual, reptilian inspiration.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Parker’s mauve dress was complemented by a pair of reptilian boots from Jimmy Choo, specifically The Boot, 2000 from The Archive: 1997-2001 Capsule.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
Noun
Zoo officials will continue their breeding and conservation programs with a focus on sustaining endangered reptilian species.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
In April, she was photographed filming in brown reptilian boots resembling Paris Texas’ Anja style.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
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“Reptilian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reptilian. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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