Chamaeleon (Noun)
Meaning 1
A faint constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere near Apus and Mensa.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color and having a projectile tongue.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The chamaeleon slowly crept up on its prey, changing color to blend in with the leafy branch.
- Chamaeleons are unique in their ability to move their tongues in and out of their mouths with incredible speed.
- On a visit to the reptile house, we marveled at the colorful chamaeleon perched on its branch, its tongue darting in and out as it searched for food.
- Experts believe that chamaeleons can change their skin color not just for camouflage, but also to express emotions such as stress or courtship.
- In its natural habitat in the savannah of Africa, the chamaeleon's remarkable ability to change color and catch prey with its tongue makes it a formidable hunter.