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The word "lizard" originally referred to a specific type of lizard, the green lizard (Lacerta viridis). The name was later extended to include all reptiles with similar characteristics, such as scaled skin, long tails, and the ability to move on four legs or slide.
The exact origin of the Celtic word is unknown, but it may be related to the verb "to glide" or "to slip." This would make sense given the characteristic movement of lizards.
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