shingleback en · NOUN
Etymology
From shingle + back.
Meanings
- A species of blue-tongued skink, Tiliqua rugosa, with a short, wide, stumpy tail that resembles its head and may serve the purpose of confusing predators.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shinglebacks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
stumpy-tailed skink · sleepy lizard · two-headed skink · stumpy lizard · boggi · pinecone lizard · bobtail lizard · bobtail skink · shingleback skink · stumptail skink · bogeye