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saurian vs lizard

lizard vs saurian

saurian and lizard both are nouns.

saurian is an adjective but lizard is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
saurian Yes Yes No No
lizard Yes No No No
As nouns, lizard is a hyponym of saurian; that is, lizard is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than saurian:
  • saurian: any of various reptiles of the suborder Sauria which includes lizards; in former classifications included also the crocodiles and dinosaurs
  • lizard: relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail
saurian (noun) lizard (noun)
any of various reptiles of the suborder Sauria which includes lizards; in former classifications included also the crocodiles and dinosaurs relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail
a man who idles about in the lounges of hotels and bars in search of women who would support him
saurian (adjective) lizard (adjective)
of or relating to lizards
Difference between saurian and lizard

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