American chameleon
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of American chameleon
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Their ancestors hail from Cuba, but the slender reptiles long ago spread across the U.S. Southeast, and they’re often sold in pet stores under the name American chameleon.
From Science Magazine • Aug. 3, 2017
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