Jew lizard en · NOUN
Etymology
Figurative use of Jew, in reference to the lizard's beard.
Meanings
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Synonym of eastern bearded dragon (“Pogona barbata”).
‘Yer too slow to catch jew-lizards, th’ whole bloomin’ lot o’ you.’
1911, ‘Steel Rudd’, The Book of Dan, Brisbane: University of Queensland Press, published 1970, page 59:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jew lizards | Number=Plur | lexicographic |