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!—
Theodore Dreiser
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
The Upper Cretaceous units of the Bauru Group in Brazil boast one of the most impressive fossil records of reptilian clades, according to a new study published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 7 Mar. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Every season can be cowboy boot season, but spring is coming up and that means new styles to try out, ranging from romantic and floral to edgy and reptilian.
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Adjective
Their bond, forged by the exotic nature of their remote landscape, begins to change as Lily enters her teenage years and Bodhi contemplates friendship and family beyond his reptilian counterparts.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
The Upper Cretaceous units of the Bauru Group in Brazil boast one of the most impressive fossil records of reptilian clades, according to a new study published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
Their bond, forged by the exotic nature of their remote landscape, begins to change as Lily enters her teenage years and Bodhi contemplates friendship and family beyond his reptilian counterparts.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Every season can be cowboy boot season, but spring is coming up and that means new styles to try out, ranging from romantic and floral to edgy and reptilian.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Reptilian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reptilian. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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