Reptilian Definition

reptilian
adjective
  1. of or relating to the class Reptilia
noun
  1. any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms

"Reptilian" in song lyrics

See how reptilian is used in real songs:

  • "Of Area 51 and 57, separate the schoolkid and reveal the reptilian"
    Jedi Mind Tricks f/ El Eloh — The Coming of Tan
  • "Quadruple, six million, reptilian"
    Pumpkinhead f/ The Plague — Monkey Shine
  • "Shapeshifting reptilian"
    Sage Francis — Escape Artist

Usage tips for "reptilian"

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