reptilian

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Penn appeared as a reptilian lawyer in the 1993 thriller "Carlito's Way," before saying he was retiring from acting to direct, and making 1995's "The Crossing Guard" with Jack Nicholson and Anjelica Huston.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

The species of crocodylomorph roamed Earth about 215 million years ago during the Triassic period and is believed to have been a fast-moving, land-dwelling predator resembling a "reptilian greyhound".

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

The jawbone looked reptilian but had teeth resembling those of dinosaurs.

From Science Daily • Nov. 15, 2025

The “Punch-Drunk Love” actor and comedian on Wednesday shared a playful tribute honoring his reptilian co-star who died Sunday of old age at a gator farm in southern Colorado.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

Built like a man, the troll had reptilian features.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull