Sphaerodactylus

Translingual

Etymology

From New Latin Sphaerodactylus, from Ancient Greek σφαῖρα (sphaîra, sphere) + Ancient Greek δάκτυλος (dáktulos, finger), referring to the rounded shape of the toes of these lizards. sphaero- (sphere, sphero-) +‎ -dactylus (finger).

Proper noun

Sphaerodactylus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Sphaerodactylidae – various gekkonid lizards.

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