Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - reptile

ˈreptaɪl n. & adj. --n. 1 any cold-blooded scaly animal of the class Reptilia, including snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, etc. 2 a mean, grovelling, or repulsive person. --adj. 1 (of an animal) creeping. 2 mean, grovelling. øøreptilian adj. & n. [ME f. LL reptilis f. L repere reptcrawl]