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chameleon

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/kɐmɐˈljɐ̃w̃/ca·ma·le·ão

Definition

1

A reptile of the family Chamaeleonidae, known for its ability to change colour and its independently moving eyes.

Usage examples

“The chameleon blended perfectly into the green leaves.”
“He's a political chameleon, always adapting his views.”

Common combinations

common chameleonchameleon's tonguechameleon's eyeschameleon camouflage