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anole Definition

ano·le (ə nō′lē)

noun

any of a genus (Anolis, esp. A. carolinensis) of New World, tropical, arboreal lizards that can change color

anole Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • green: In mid December, ten green anoles ( Anolis carolinensis ) were introduced into the botanical house.

Modifies a noun

  • lizard: This green anole lizard was snapped by the last year's overall winner of Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Gabby Salazar.