Reptil

See also: reptil, réptil, and rèptil

German

Etymology

From Late Latin reptilis (“creeping”), from Latin rēpō (“to creep”) as this class of animals is not able to stand or move in an upright position.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʁɛpˈtiːl/
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Noun

Reptil n (genitive Reptils, plural Reptilien or Reptile)

  1. A reptile; the cold-blooded vertebrate.

Usage notes

The normal plural is Reptilien. The plural Reptile is rare.

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