Meanings
plural sheltopusiks · alternative scheltopusik · alternative sheltopusic
- Pseudopus apodus, a large glass lizard found from southern Europe to Central Asia.
Origin
- Russianжелтопузик
- Englishsheltopusik
From Russian желтопузик (želtopuzik), literally "yellow-bellied".
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sheltopusik. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sheltopusik
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