reptile
Translation
reptile
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an reptile)) a type of cold-blooded animal A snake is a reptile.
Similar Words
Examples: snake, lizard, turtle, crocodile
Etymology
From Latin 'repere' (to creep). It means 'creeping animal'.
Memory Tips
Think of how they 'creep' or crawl along the ground. The word sounds a bit like 'creep-tile'.