reptile
//ˈrɛptaɪl//
Noun
reptileSingular
reptilesPlural
1
A cold-blooded vertebrate animal of a class that includes snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, and tortoises, typically having dry scaly skin and laying soft-shelled eggs on land.
Snakes and lizards are reptiles.
2
A person regarded with loathing and contempt, especially one who is treacherous or deceitful.
He turned out to be a reptile who betrayed all his friends.
Adjective
reptileCanonical form
1
Relating to or characteristic of reptiles.
The scientist studied reptile behavior in the desert.