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gecko

geck·o
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [gek-oh]
    • /ˈgɛk oʊ/
    • /ˈɡek.əʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gek-oh]
    • /ˈgɛk oʊ/

Definitions of gecko word

  • noun plural gecko 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. 1
  • noun gecko A nocturnal and often highly vocal lizard that has adhesive pads on the feet to assist in climbing on smooth surfaces. It is widespread in warm regions. 1
  • noun gecko small lizard 1
  • noun gecko any small insectivorous terrestrial lizard of the family Gekkonidae, of warm regions. Their digits have adhesive pads, which enable these animals to climb on smooth surfaces 0
  • noun gecko any of a family (Gekkonidae) of soft-skinned, insect-eating, tropical and subtropical lizards with a short, stout body, a large head, and suction pads on the feet 0

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Origin of gecko

First appearance:

before 1705
One of the 50% oldest English words
1705-15; < New Latin gekko < Dutch; origin uncertain; alleged to be a Malay word imitative of the lizard's call.

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Gecko

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

gecko popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

gecko usage trend in Literature

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