Meaning of skink in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /skɪŋk/

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  1. Noun

    skink

    Etymology

    late 16th century: from French scinc or Latin scincus, from Greek skinkos

    Definitions

    1. alert agile lizard with reduced limbs and an elongated body covered with shiny scales

    Examples

    • « more dependent on moisture than most lizards »
    • « found in tropical regions worldwide »

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