anole

[ uh-noh-lee ]

noun
  1. 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

1
1895–1900; variant of anoli<Carib

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anole

/ (əˈnəʊl) /


noun
  1. 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

1
C18 annolis, from French anolis, from Carib anoli

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