Liolaemus

Translingual

Etymology

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

Proper noun

Liolaemus m

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

Descendants

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

See also

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