akesi

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akesi 
n creeping animal, reptile, amphibian, large arthropod

Definition

noun

  1. creeping animal
    a scaly or slimy animal that creeps on land
  2. reptile
    any air-breathing cold-blooded animal that crawls on land and has scales and bones; reptile
  3. amphibian
    any cold-blooded animal with bones that lives on both land and in water; amphibian
  4. large arthropod
    a large arthropod that lives on land; scorpion

describer

  1. like an akesi in appearance
  2. having the characteristics or properties of an akesi

Similar words

  • pipi: smaller critters; insect, spider, mite, tick
  • kala: marine arthropods; shrimp, etc.

Examples

akesi linja rope-like reptile; snake
akesi suli large reptile or amphibian; giant toad, crocodile, dinosaur, dragon, etc.
kala akesi creeping or reptile-like sea creature; lobster or other crustacean
sona akesi knowledge of creeping animals; herpetology

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