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anole

Pronunciation: /əˈnəʊli/
Definition of anole

noun

  • a small, mainly arboreal American lizard with a throat fan that (in the male) is typically brightly coloured. Anoles have some ability to change colour.
    • Genus Anolis, family Iguanidae: numerous species

Origin:

early 18th century: from Carib

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