reptilian

Definition

Of or relating to the members of the class Reptilia (reptiles).

Etymology

From reptile + -ian, replacing earlier reptilious and adjectival reptile.

Example Sentences

• "The Mesozoic represents that time on Earth when life flourished, but when such life was primarily reptilian, before the Age of Mammals."
• "It is filled with blazing fires and half-human, half-animal beasts, with spiked reptilian tails."