ScienceAugust 24, 2026

agamid

AG-uh-mid

Definition

Belonging to the Agamidae family of lizards, which includes many species commonly known as dragon lizards.

Etymology

The term is derived from the scientific family name Agamidae, which originates from the Greek word 'agama', a name used by the French naturalist Georges Cuvier to describe these lizards.

In the news

The article uses the term to classify the new lizard species as part of the broader group known as mountain horned dragons, which share specific physical characteristics like spiny crests.

Scientists discover a real-life “dragon” and name it after Syrax

Read the full article ↗

Science Daily

Related words

ablating

The surgical, chemical, or genetic removal or destruction of a body part, tissue, or…

Science

admixed

Formed by the combination or blending of two or more distinct elements, groups, or…

Science

agonism

The act of a substance, such as a drug or hormone, binding to a receptor in the body to…

Science

agouti

Refers to a specific protein (agouti-related peptide) expressed by certain neurons that…

Science

annihilate

To destroy completely or cause to cease to exist, specifically referring to the reaction…

Science

bioresource

A biological material or substance, such as plant, animal, or microbial life, that can be…

Science

Learn a word like this every day

Meet one new word every morning.

Newspoken pulls one carefully chosen word from the day’s news — with a clear definition, context, and light review that makes it stick. Get it on your phone.