# lard vs lizard

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lard
*noun · IPA /lɑːd/ · frequency rank #29,715*
Fat from the abdomen of a pig, especially as prepared for use in cooking or pharmacy.

### lizard
*noun · IPA /ˈlɪz.əd/ · frequency rank #12,459*
Any reptile of the order Squamata that is not a snake or part of Mosasauria — typically characterised by a rounded torso, a short neck with an elevated head, four limbs and a long tail, although some species are legless.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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