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frilled lizard

noun

  1. a medium-sized Australian lizard, Chlamydosaurus kingi, having a large, cloaklike flap of skin on the neck that stiffens during courtship or threat displays, forming a wide ruff.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of frilled lizard1

First recorded in 1860–65; frill + -ed 3
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Example Sentences

In color the frilled lizard is yellowish brown mottled with black.

After satisfying their curiosity in looking at the frilled lizard, Arthur called on his forces to resume their march.

We also noticed here alpine swifts, and a great frilled lizard escaped us amid broken rocks.

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