herptile

== English == === Etymology === From herpetology (and similar words), by blending with reptile. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈhɜːp.taɪl/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈhɝp.taɪl/ === Noun === herptile (plural herptiles) (zoology, chiefly ecology) A reptile or amphibian. ==== Usage notes ==== This term is used to encompass both reptiles and amphibians, especially in situations where a member of either group of animals is meant without excluding the other. ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === replieth