pygopod

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/ˈpaɪɡəpɒd/

noun

A species of the Pygopus genus.

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Meanings

nounpygopod (plural pygopods)

plural pygopods

  1. biologyA species of the Pygopus genus.
  2. biologyAny species of serpentiform lizards of the family Pygopodidae, which have rudimentary hind legs near the anal cleft, but lack forelegs.

Synonyms & antonyms

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legless lizardsnake-lizardflap-footed lizard

Origin

From pygo- + -pod.

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APA

pygopod. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pygopod

MLA

“pygopod.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pygopod. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pygopod,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pygopod.

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