reptilian
English
/ɹepˈtɪliən/, /ɹɛpˈtɪljən/
adj
Definitions
- (zoology) Of or relating to the members of the class Reptilia.
- Reptilelike.
- (figuratively) Unthinking, low, base, contemptible.
- (figuratively) cold-Cold-blooded, treacherous, unavoidably selfish and hostile.
Etymology
Suffix from English reptile.
Origin
English
reptile
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- nonreptile English
- nonreptilian English
- reptilase English
- reptile English
- reptiledom English
- reptilehood English
- reptilelike English
- reptilianly English
- reptilianness English
- reptilic English
- reptiliferous English
- reptiliform English
- reptilious English
- reptilivorous English
- reptiloid English
- reptil Middle English