Difference between Saurian and Lacertilian

What is the difference between Saurian and Lacertilian?

Saurian as a noun is a reptile of the suborder sauria; a lizard. while Lacertilian as a noun is a reptile of suborder lacertilia.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A reptile of the suborder Sauria; a lizard.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Pertaining to the Sauria. Resembling a lizard.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Relating to the reptilian suborder Lacertilia.Lizard like.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A reptile of suborder Lacertilia.

We hope you now know whether to use Saurian or Lacertilian in your sentence.