scincoid

English

Etymology

Latin scincus a kind of lizard, from Ancient Greek σκίγγος (skíngos), σκίγκος (skínkos), +‎ -oid. Compare skink.

Adjective

scincoid (not comparable)

1. (zoology) Of or relating to the family Scincidae, or skinks.

Noun

scincoid (plural scincoids)

1. (zoology, dated) A skink.

References

• “scincoid”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.