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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A species of the Pygopus genus.
2. 2
   Any species of serpentiform lizards of the family Pygopodidae, which have rudimentary hind legs near the anal cleft, but lack forelegs.

Synonyms

All synonyms

flap-footed lizardlegless lizardsnake-lizard

Etymology

From pygo- + -pod.