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agama Definition

aga·ma (ə gā′mə)

noun

any of a family (Agamidae, esp. genus Agama) of Old World lizards, some of which can change color

Etymology: ModL < Sp; ? of WInd orig.: cf. Carib mami, lizard

agama Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • lizard: Driving back to the harbor Agama lizards were spotted beside the road.