frill lizard (frilliz"ard)

The Anglo-Australian name of a lizard of the genus Chlamy dosaurus (which see). C. king i has a crenate membrane-like ruff about its neck, which it elevates when irritated or frightened. It is said sometimes to walk on its hind legs alone, a very unusual mode of progre ion among existing reptiles. Also called frilled lizard. See cut in next column. frim (frim), a. [ rime, ber 20th.