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Liolaemus

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Translingual

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Liolaemus septentrionalis.

Etymology

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From lio- (smooth, from Ancient Greek λεῖος (leîos)) +‎ Ancient Greek λαιμός (laimós, throat).

Proper noun

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Liolaemus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Liolaemidae – the smooth-throated lizards, endemic to South America.

Descendants

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  • Chinese: 平咽蜥 (píng yān xī) (calque)
  • English: smooth-throated lizard (calque)

See also

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