chameleon
nounmasculine/kɐmɐˈljɐ̃w̃/medium
ca·ma·le·ão
Definition
A reptile of the family Chamaeleonidae, known for its ability to change colour and its independently moving eyes.
The chameleon blended perfectly into the green leaves.
He's a political chameleon, always adapting his views.
Common collocations
common chameleonchameleon's tonguechameleon's eyeschameleon camouflage
Etymology
Do latim 'chamaeleon', por sua vez do grego 'khamailéōn' (leão no chão).