Meaning Of The Word Chameleon

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chameleon
countable noun: A chameleon is a kind of lizard whose skin changes colour to match the colour of its surroundings.

chameleon in American English
any of various Old World lizards (family Chamaeleontidae) with an angular head, prehensile tail, eyes that move independently of each other, the ability to change skin color rapidly, and a long, agile tongue for catching prey
noun: 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

chameleon in British English
noun: any lizard of the family Chamaeleontidae of Africa and Madagascar, having long slender legs, a prehensile tail and tongue, and the ability to change colour

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