HealthAugust 16, 2026

lizard

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Definition

A type of scaly reptile with four legs and a long tail, which in this case was found dead inside a food product.

Etymology

The word originates from the Old French 'lesarde' and the Latin 'lacerta', meaning lizard. It entered the English language in the 14th century to describe these types of reptiles.

In the news

The article reports that a dead lizard was discovered inside a birthday cake, causing illness among 11 people and sparking a food safety investigation.

Lizard Found In Birthday Cake In Nalasopara; 11 Hospitalized After Health Deteriorates

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Free Press Journal

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