chameleon — a small lizard that can change the color of its skin to match its surroundings
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small lizard that can change the color of its skin to match its surroundings
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈmiːliən/
Example Sentences
- My friend is such a chameleon that I never know which personality I'll meet today.
- The fashion designer was a chameleon, seamlessly shifting from punk rock to elegant evening wear.
- She's a corporate chameleon - friendly in meetings but ruthless in negotiations.
chameleon
NOUN[/kəˈmiːliən/]
a small lizard that can change the color of its skin to match its surroundings
The chameleon blends perfectly into the green leaf, almost invisible.
A chameleon Napoleon leads a colorful rebellion!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'chamaileon', composed of 'chamai' (on the ground, low) and 'leon' (lion). The name was given by ancient Greeks, possibly referring to the creature's ground-dwelling habits combined with its fierce appearance.
Breakdown
chamai (on the ground, low) + leon (lion) = chamaileon (ground lion) = chameleon
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My friend is such a chameleon that I never know which personality I'll meet today.”
“The fashion designer was a chameleon, seamlessly shifting from punk rock to elegant evening wear.”
“She's a corporate chameleon - friendly in meetings but ruthless in negotiations.”
“The chameleon at the pet store looked like it was having an identity crisis with all its color changes.”
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