frilled lizard
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Definition
Noun: * A large, tree-dwelling, insect-eating lizard native to Australia, characterized by a distinctive, large fold of skin (a frill) around its neck.
Usage
- The word "frilled lizard" is a compound noun used to name a specific animal species. It is typically used in zoological, educational, and general descriptive contexts.
- It functions as a countable noun (e.g., , ).
Examples
- The frilled lizard is famous for its dramatic defensive display.
- We saw a frilled lizard basking on a tree branch in northern Australia.
- Frilled lizards primarily feed on insects and small vertebrates.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in discussions about reptile behavior, specifically describing the lizard's unique threat display where it opens its mouth and unfurls its neck frill to appear larger.
- It is a standard common name in herpetology (the study of reptiles and amphibians).
Variants and Related Words
- Frill-necked lizard: An alternative common name for the same species.
- Chlamydosaurus kingii: The scientific (Latin) name for the frilled lizard.
Synonyms
- Frill-necked lizard
Different Meanings
- The term "frilled lizard" refers specifically to this single Australian species (). It is not a general term for any lizard with skin folds.
Notes
- There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this compound noun, as it is a fixed name for a biological species.
Noun
- large arboreal insectivorous Australian lizard with a ruff of skin around the neck