ANOLE

n.A species of lizard in the W. Indies, of a yellowish color, having several blue and green stripes running down its back.

anole

a no le |əˈnōlē əˌnoʊli | ▶noun a small, mainly arboreal American lizard with a throat fan that (in the male ) is typically brightly colored. Anoles have some ability to change color. Also called chameleon. [Genus Anolis, family Iguanidae: numerous species, in particular the green anole (A. carolinensis ), which is popular as a pet. ] ORIGIN early 18th cent.: from Carib.

anole

anole |əˈnəʊli | ▶noun a small, mainly arboreal American lizard with a throat fan that (in the male ) is typically brightly coloured. Anoles have some ability to change colour. ●Genus Anolis, family Iguanidae: numerous species. ORIGIN early 18th cent.: from Carib.