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american chameleon

A·mer·i·can cha·me·le·on
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-mer-i-kuh n kuh-mee-lee-uh n, -meel-yuh n]
    • /əˈmɛr ɪ kən kəˈmi li ən, -ˈmil yən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-mer-i-kuh n kuh-mee-lee-uh n, -meel-yuh n]
    • /əˈmɛr ɪ kən kəˈmi li ən, -ˈmil yən/

Definitions of american chameleon words

  • noun american chameleon anole: lizards of this type (family Iguanidae) are incorrectly called “chameleons” 3
  • noun american 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. 1
  • noun american chameleon any of several American lizards capable of changing the color of the skin, especially Anolis carolinensis (American chameleon) of the southeastern U.S. 1
  • noun american chameleon a changeable, fickle, or inconstant person. 1
  • noun american chameleon (initial capital letter) Astronomy. Chamaeleon. 1
  • noun american chameleon An arboreal lizard native to the southeastern US, Anolis carolinensis, best known for its ability to change skin color in the same manner as a chameleon. 0
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Origin of american chameleon

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1880-85

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american chameleon popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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