lacertine, a.
(ləˈsɜːtaɪn)
[f. L. lacert-a lizard + -ine1.]
1. = lacertian.
| 1839–47 Todd Cycl. Anat. III. 910/2 The Lacertine Sauria are possessed of an inverted intromittent organ. 1863 Reader 31 Oct. 502 The lacertine tail curves round again to the level of the forehead. 1882 Academy No. 509. 75 The ornament consists chiefly of serpentine and lacertine creatures interlaced. |
2. Of ornament: Consisting of intertwined lizard-like figures.
| 1863 Sat. Rev. 448 A lacertine open-work ornament, terminating in a monster's head. 1886 Quaritch's Catal. MSS. 3498 Painted in interlacing or lacertine patterns. |