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Noun anole has 1 sense
  1. American chameleon, anole, Anolis carolinensis - small arboreal tropical American insectivorous lizards with the ability to change skin color
    --1 is a kind of iguanid, iguanid lizard
    --1 is a member of Anolis, genus Anolis

Definitions from the Web

Anole

Definition:

Anole refers to a small lizard belonging to the family Dactyloidae. There are approximately 400 species of anoles found in the Americas and the Caribbean, known for their ability to change colors and their remarkable agility.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. A type of lizard

Usages:

Popular Usage:

In many tropical regions, anoles are quite popular as pets due to their small size and vibrant colors.

Local Usage:

In the Caribbean islands, anoles are often referred to as "chameleons" due to their ability to change colors to blend with their surroundings.

Sample Sentences:

1. The anole swiftly climbed up the tree trunk, effortlessly leaping from branch to branch.

2. Mary fascinated her friends by showing them how her pet anole changed colors depending on its mood.

3. During our vacation in Panama, we spotted a beautiful green anole basking in the sunlight.

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