reptilian
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Is reptilian a Scrabble word?
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Definition
adj (English)
1. (zoology) Of or relating to the members of the class Reptilia (reptiles).Examples: "The Mesozoic represents that time on Earth when life flourished, but when such life was primarily reptilian, before the Age of Mammals."Synonyms: reptilious, reptitious, reptilelike
2. (figuratively) Unthinking, low, base, contemptible.Synonyms: despicablefiguratively
3. (figuratively) Cold-blooded, treacherous, unavoidably selfish and hostile.Synonyms: cold-bloodedfiguratively
noun (English)
1. (figuratively) A reptilian person, especially (ethnic slur) a Jew.figuratively
2. (science fiction) A reptilian alien, especially (ufology, often capitalized) of a shapeshifting race alleged to secretly control the world.Examples: "More evolved than the Grays or Reptilians, the Humanoids seem to feel some sort of kinship with humans and are likely to be kind.[…] Some researchers believe the Grays are merely preparing the way for a full-scale invasion of Reptilian aliens."; "Such powerful human families would descend upon the reptilians themselves and they would be willing to do just anything to retain their power."; "The reptilians are the creation of the Carians."
This word may be considered offensive or sensitive in some contexts.
Definition source: Wiktionary