chameleon
any of numerous Old World lizards of the family Chamaeleontidae, characterized by the ability to change the color of their skin, very slow locomotion, and a projectile tongue.
any of several American lizards capable of changing the color of the skin, especially Anolis carolinensis(American chameleon ), of the southeastern U.S.
a changeable, fickle, or inconstant person.
(initial capital letter)Astronomy. Chamaeleon.
Origin of chameleon
1Other words from chameleon
- cha·me·le·on·ic [kuh-mee-lee-on-ik], /kəˌmi liˈɒn ɪk/, adjective
- cha·me·le·on·like, adjective
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How to use chameleon in a sentence
Scientists say they discovered a sunflower seed-sized subspecies of chameleon that may well be the smallest reptile on Earth.
This newly discovered chameleon is so tiny it can fit on your fingertip | | February 9, 2021 | Washington PostHidden beneath the leaf litter of a northern Malagasy forest lives a chameleon so slight that it could tumble off the tip of your finger.
A new chameleon species may be the world’s tiniest reptile | Jonathan Lambert | February 4, 2021 | Science NewsLike many people unsure of their identities, Owusu initially played the part of a chameleon of sorts, adopting the characteristics of wherever she was and adapting to them.
For a multiracial writer, a life marked by earthquakes and other upheavals | Gabrielle Bellot | January 15, 2021 | Washington PostAn impressive chameleon, Saint Bodhi has a distinctive perspective that pours out of this G-funk-laced cut called “Zombie”.
Trick Or Treat: An All Hallows’ Eve Playlist For You Guys And Ghouls | cmurray | October 30, 2020 | Essence.comWith tresses that can transform into spaces buns, beautiful braids and ethereal pixie-length coiffures, Janelle Monáe is a bonafide hair chameleon.
Janelle Monáe Is Serving Up Fall Hair Inspiration In New Photos | Jennifer Ford | September 4, 2020 | Essence.com
“Sue (Or In a Season of Crime)” brings the rock chameleon into jazz territory, backed up by a horn-heavy jazz big band.
David Bowie Goes Big Band in New Music Video | Alex Chancey, The Daily Beast Video | November 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTYou have to be an everyman and chameleon, so that every bit of you is involved in the end.
Martin Amis Talks About Nazis, Novels, and Cute Babies | Ronald K. Fried | October 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhile he could be a chameleon on the international stage, he was never a man of dialogue on the domestic front.
He is also a chameleon, he says, able to adapt his personality to appease any audience.
The Party Monster Lives For the Applause: Michael Alig’s Second Act | Caitlin Dickson | February 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShe is a real chameleon … in every look she comes out looking like a different person and that is gold in our business.
Lindsay Lohan’s Sister Sets Her Sights on Modeling | Misty White Sidell | May 8, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThat is a research which yields no statistics, an enquiry like asking what is the ruling colour of a chameleon.
The New Machiavelli | Herbert George WellsOnly a lizard scuttling over the dark-washed bedroom wall, first cousin to the chameleon you saw at Abu Simbel.
Round the Wonderful World | G. E. MittonI am unstable as water; incoherent, inconsistent, a very chameleon!
The Child of Pleasure | Gabriele D'AnnunzioFrom Forbess work we extract the following particulars respecting The chameleon.
The Book of Curiosities | I. PlattsIf one has a chameleon's tongue, cut out before the creature's death, he may defy all the sharpers in the world.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James Grant
British Dictionary definitions for chameleon
/ (kəˈmiːlɪən) /
any lizard of the family Chamaeleontidae of Africa and Madagascar, having long slender legs, a prehensile tail and tongue, and the ability to change colour
a changeable or fickle person
Origin of chameleon
1Derived forms of chameleon
- chameleonic (kəˌmiːlɪˈɒnɪk), adjective
- chameleon-like, adjective
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