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slowworm

/ˈsləʊwɜːm/

/ˈsloʊwɜrm/

slowwormnoun

slowworms

/ˈsləʊwɜːm/

/ˈsloʊwɜrm/

Translations

orvetTerme zoologique courant.

The slowworm is often mistaken for a snake due to its elongated body and lack of legs.

L’orvet est souvent pris pour un serpent en raison de son corps allongé et de l’absence de pattes.

Additional translations

orvet fragileSpécifiquement l’espèce Anguis fragilis.

Definitions

A legless lizard native to Eurasia, resembling a snake but with eyelids and a notched tongue.

The slowworm is often mistaken for a snake due to its elongated body and lack of legs.

Specifically, the species Anguis fragilis, commonly found in Britain and other parts of Eurasia.

The common slowworm (Anguis fragilis) is protected under UK wildlife law.

Synonyms

legless lizard

slowwormadjective

/ˈsləʊwɜːm/

/ˈsloʊwɜrm/

Used attributively, e.g., "slowworm habitat".

Translations

d’orvetEmploi rare, surtout dans des contextes zoologiques.

Slowworm habitats are often located in compost heaps and garden borders.

Les habitats d’orvet se trouvent souvent dans les tas de compost et les bordures de jardin.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of slowworms.

Slowworm habitats are often located in compost heaps and garden borders.