Jesus lizard

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

So called because they can run on water; walking on water was one of the miracles ascribed to Jesus Christ.

Noun[edit]

Jesus lizard (plural Jesus lizards)

  1. Any of the Latin American lizards of the genus Basiliscus.
    Synonyms: basilisk, Jesus Christ lizard
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