Reptiles

Definition

(Noun; Cold-blooded animals) Reptiles are slimy creatures that crawl around on the ground.

Usage

Why did the reptile cross the road? To get to the other slime!

Insight

The word 'reptile' comes from a Latin phrase meaning "to creep slowly and silently".

Origin

A room full of reptiles is like an audience waiting for a joke - they're silent but you can feel their anticipation.

Related

Snakeslizardsturtlescrocodilesalligators

Unrelated

Catsdogsbirdsfishmammals