chamaeleon
- noun
- /kəˈmiːliən/
- UK
- The chameleon can change its color to blend in with the surrounding leaves.
Examples
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If you're like a chameleon hiding in the forest, like just trying to do camouflage.
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So this is a little awkward, but we're here about a gene drive to eradicate invasive chameleons from Maui.
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So he came to me and he says ETI said what he said this chameleon must die.
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This one is called chameleon and it is a deep teal base with gold reflex.
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Now, of course, if you are a small grasshopper or a locust, chameleons can look pretty ferocious, I dare say, but OK, So you stay on the branch.
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In the wild, a chameleon uses its long tongue to catch insects for food.
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The chameleon slowly turned from green to brown as it adjusted to its environment.
Synonyms
A small lizard that changes color and catches insects with a long tongue
A small lizard that changes color and lives in parts of southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East
A lizard from Africa that can change color and move its eyes separately
Compounds
- Specialized
A small lizard that changes color and lives in parts of southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chamaeleon comes from Greek parts chamai 'on the ground' and leon 'lion'. Think 'ground lion' — the lion part links to the familiar English word lion and helps you remember this lizard is a clever hunter that hides by changing its color and uses a long, fast tongue to catch insects.