anole
any of numerous chiefly insectivorous New World lizards of the genus Anolis, related to the iguana, that have the ability to change the color of their skin among a wide range of green and brown shades.
Origin of anole
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How to use anole in a sentence
The natives consider this lizard to be one of the anoles; consequently, it is known as toloque.
Amphibians and Reptiles of the Rainforests of Southern El Peten, Guatemala | William E. DuellmanThis species, together with all other anoles, is known locally as toloque.
Amphibians and Reptiles of the Rainforests of Southern El Peten, Guatemala | William E. DuellmanIn the arid Tepalcatepec Valley anoles of this species are most frequently found in the tangled growth along streams.
The Amphibians and Reptiles of Michoacn, Mxico | William E. DuellmanIn both logs the skinks were accompanied by hibernating anoles (Anolis carolinensis).
Life History and Ecology of the Five-lined Skink, Eumeces fasciatus | Henry S. FitchThe green colour of certain of these Anoles so closely resembles that of foliage, that they are apt to be overlooked.
Reptiles and Birds | Louis Figuier
British Dictionary definitions for anole
/ (əˈnəʊl) /
any small arboreal tropical American insectivorous lizards of the genus Anolis, such as A. carolinensis (green anole): family Iguanidae (iguanas). They are able to change the colour of their skin: Also called: American chameleon
Origin of anole
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