Anguis fragilis

Definitions of Anguis fragilis
  1. noun
    small burrowing legless European lizard with tiny eyes; popularly believed to be blind
    synonyms: blindworm, slowworm
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    type of:
    anguid lizard
    any of a small family of lizards widely distributed in warm areas; all are harmless and useful as destroyers of e.g. slugs and insects
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