Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Resembling or like a reptile.
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Examples
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He led the way through a reptilious swamp and into the fringe of a nispero forest, where they came upon a hut with a roof of corrugated iron and walls of wattled bamboo.
Never-Fail Blake Arthur Stringer 1912
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A mighty sight smarter and better than I am, but she can't defend herself against sneaks and reptilious liars.
The Spirit of Sweetwater Hamlin Garland 1900
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The advantage taken of it by Willoughby put on the form of strength, and made her feel abject, reptilious; she was lost, carried away on the flood of the cataract.
The Egoist George Meredith 1868
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The advantage taken of it by Willoughby put on the form of strength, and made her feel abject, reptilious; she was lost, carried away on the flood of the cataract.
Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868
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