gecko

[gek-oh]

noun

plural

geckos, geckoes 

1. any of numerous small, mostly nocturnal tropical lizards of the family Gekkonidae, usually having toe pads that can cling to smooth surfaces: the largest species, Gekko gecko, is sometimes kept as a pet.

gecko

/ ˈɡɛkəʊ /

noun

1. any small insectivorous terrestrial lizard of the family Gekkonidae, of warm regions. The digits have adhesive pads, which enable these animals to climb on smooth surfaces

Word History and Origins

Origin of gecko¹

1705–15; < New Latin gekko < Dutch; origin uncertain; alleged to be a Malay word imitative of the lizard's call.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gecko¹

C18: from Malay ge'kok, of imitative origin

Example Sentences

Spanish police announced on Saturday they had raided a unlicensed animal sanctuary and rescued hundreds of exotic creatures including leopard tortoises, iguanas and geckos.

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When dust clings to a surface or a gecko walks across a ceiling, it happens thanks to what scientists call "nature's invisible glue."

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Need I mention that a gecko is a cold-blooded lizard?

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Her favorite is their outdoor table, which Greene crafted from leftover teak and inlaid with gecko leaves, a nod to her late mother’s favorite plant.

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As a common terms, the authors suggested "van Gogh’s starry dwarf gecko."

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