noun

reptile

reptile

A snake is a type of reptile.

A snake is a type of reptile.

We saw many reptiles at the zoo.

We saw many reptiles at the zoo.

((a/an reptile)) a type of cold-blooded animal A snake is a reptile.

Examples: snake, lizard, turtle, crocodile

From Latin 'repere' (to creep). It means 'creeping animal'.

Think of how they 'creep' or crawl along the ground. The word sounds a bit like 'creep-tile'.

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