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rhip·toglos·sa

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Chamaeleontidae, family Chamaeleontidae, Chamaeleonidae, family Chamaeleonidae, Rhiptoglossa, family Rhiptoglossanoun

    Old World chameleons; in some classifications they are considered a superfamily of Sauria

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  1. rhiptoglossa

    Rhiptoglossa is a group or suborder of lizards that have a specialized tongue morphology, characterized by a long, slender, deeply forked, and highly extensible tongue. This group includes various species of chameleons, geckos, and iguanas. Rhiptoglossa is a term mainly used in the context of taxonomic classification in herpetology. Note: The classification of reptiles, especially lizards, can vary significantly based on different taxonomic systems and ongoing scientific research.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Rhiptoglossa

    rip-tō-glos′a, n. a sub-order of lizards.—adj. Rhiptogloss′ate. [Gr. rhiptein, to throw, glōssa, the tongue.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of rhiptoglossa in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of rhiptoglossa in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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