Vermilinguia

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Ver·​mi·​lin·​guia
-gwēə
variants or less commonly Vermilingues
-(ˌ)gwēz

taxonomic synonym of vermilingua

Vermilinguia

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plural noun

"
: a division of lizards consisting of the chameleons
vermilinguial
¦⸗⸗¦⸗gwēəl
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from vermi- + -linguia or -lingues (from Latin lingua tongue)

Plural noun

New Latin, from vermi- + -linguia (from Latin lingua tongue)

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“Vermilinguia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Vermilinguia. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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