# ligand vs lizard

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### ligand
*noun · IPA /ˈlɪɡ.ənd/ · frequency rank #27,197*
A molecule or moiety (ion, functional group, or radical) that binds to another chemical entity to form a larger complex; as, especially:

### 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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