Reptil
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Etymology
editBorrowed from Late Latin reptilis (“creeping”), from Latin rēpō (“to creep”).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editReptil n (strong, genitive Reptils, plural Reptilien or Reptile)
- A reptile; the cold-blooded vertebrate.
- Synonym: Kriechtier n
Usage notes
editThe normal plural is Reptilien. The plural Reptile is rare.
Declension
editDeclension of Reptil [neuter, strong]
Hypernyms
edit- Kaltblüter m
- Tier n
- Wirbeltier n