Dabb

/dæb/ noun

Definition

A type of large lizard found in desert regions of North Africa and the Middle East, known for its ability to move quickly across sand.

Etymology

From Arabic 'daab,' the name given to this particular desert lizard species found throughout arid regions of Africa and Asia.

Kelly Says

The dabb lizard can survive extreme desert heat and is so well-adapted to sand that it can actually dive into it like water and swim through sand grains to escape predators—it's like having a built-in time machine to escape danger.

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