anole

a·no·le

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-noh-lee]
- /əˈnoʊ li/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-noh-lee]
- /əˈnoʊ li/

Definitions of anole word

noun anole any small arboreal tropical American insectivorous lizards of the genus Anolis, such as A. carolinensis (green anole): family Iguanidae (iguanas). They are able to change the colour of their skin 3
noun anole any of a genus (Anolis, esp. A. carolinensis) of New World, tropical, arboreal lizards that can change color 3
noun anole any of numerous chiefly insectivorous New World lizards of the genus Anolis, related to the iguana, that have the ability to change the color of their skin among a wide range of green and brown shades. 1
noun anole A small, mainly arboreal American lizard with a throat fan that (in the male) is typically brightly colored. Anoles have some ability to change color. 1
noun anole Any of the Anolis genus of arboreal American lizards (such as the American chameleon) from the iguana family which feature a brightly colored dewlap and color-changing ability. 0

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Origin of anole

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; variant of anoli < Carib

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Parts of speech for Anole

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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