chameleon

[ kuh-mee-lee-uhn, -meel-yuhn ]

/ kəˈmi li ən, -ˈmil yən /

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noun

any of numerous Old World lizards of the family Chamaeleontidae, characterized by the ability to change the color of their skin, very slow locomotion, and a projectile tongue.

any of several American lizards capable of changing the color of the skin, especially Anolis carolinensis(American chameleon ), of the southeastern U.S.

a changeable, fickle, or inconstant person.

(initial capital letter)Astronomy. Chamaeleon.

Origin of chameleon

1300–50; variant of chamaeleon<Latin <Greek chamailéōn, equivalent to chamaí on the ground, dwarf (akin to humus) + léōnlion; replacing Middle English camelion<Middle French <Latin, as above

OTHER WORDS FROM chameleon

cha·me·le·on·ic

[kuh-mee-lee-on-ik], /kəˌmi liˈɒn ɪk/, adjectivecha·me·le·on·like, adjective

Words nearby chameleon

Chambéry, Chambly, Chambord, chambray, chambré, chameleon, chametz, chamfer, chamfer bit, chamfron, Chaminade

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Example sentences from the Web for chameleon

With tresses that can transform into spaces buns, beautiful braids and ethereal pixie-length coiffures, Janelle Monáe is a bonafide hair chameleon.
Janelle Monáe Is Serving Up Fall Hair Inspiration In New Photos|Jennifer Ford|September 4, 2020|Essence.com
You have to be an everyman and chameleon, so that every bit of you is involved in the end.
Martin Amis Talks About Nazis, Novels, and Cute Babies|Ronald K. Fried|October 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
While he could be a chameleon on the international stage, he was never a man of dialogue on the domestic front.
Venezuela Burns, Body Count Rises|Juan Nagel|March 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He is also a chameleon, he says, able to adapt his personality to appease any audience.
The Party Monster Lives For the Applause: Michael Alig’s Second Act|Caitlin Dickson|February 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Far from a crude warlord, he was a chameleon, equally comfortable as a preacher or a warrior.
Liberian Nostalgia for War Criminal Charles Taylor|Finlay Young|April 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
These days, Dougherty calls McCain a “chameleon” who is “flopping all over the place” to make himself attractive to voters.
McCain's New Nemesis|Samuel P. Jacobs|May 12, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Not that mine is altogether a chameleon spirit with no hue of its own.
Twice Told Tales|Nathaniel Hawthorne
She had chameleon hair, and her poise was that of a soubrette.
The Imitator|Percival Pollard
There was a chameleon quality strongly dominant in the creature.
The Sleuth of St. James's Square|Melville Davisson Post
No, for a chameleon takes its colour from its surroundings, but you don't.
Cinderella Jane|Marjorie Benton Cooke
In the evening, François caught a chameleon, a droll-looking little creature, which changed color in a marvellous manner.
The Lands of the Saracen|Bayard Taylor

British Dictionary definitions for chameleon

chameleon

/ (kəˈmiːlɪən) /

noun

any lizard of the family Chamaeleontidae of Africa and Madagascar, having long slender legs, a prehensile tail and tongue, and the ability to change colour

a changeable or fickle person

Derived forms of chameleon

chameleonic (kəˌmiːlɪˈɒnɪk), adjectivechameleon-like, adjective

Word Origin for chameleon

C14: from Latin chamaeleon, from Greek khamaileōn, from khamai on the ground + leōn lion

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	chameleon
释义	chameleon [ kuh-mee-lee-uhn, -meel-yuhn ] / kəˈmi li ən, -ˈmil yən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR chameleon ON THESAURUS.COM noun any of numerous Old World lizards of the family Chamaeleontidae, characterized by the ability to change the color of their skin, very slow locomotion, and a projectile tongue. any of several American lizards capable of changing the color of the skin, especially Anolis carolinensis(American chameleon ), of the southeastern U.S. a changeable, fickle, or inconstant person. (initial capital letter)Astronomy. Chamaeleon. Origin of chameleon 1300–50; variant of chamaeleon<Latin <Greek chamailéōn, equivalent to chamaí on the ground, dwarf (akin to humus) + léōnlion; replacing Middle English camelion<Middle French <Latin, as above OTHER WORDS FROM chameleon cha·me·le·on·ic [kuh-mee-lee-on-ik], /kəˌmi liˈɒn ɪk/, adjectivecha·me·le·on·like, adjective Words nearby chameleon Chambéry, Chambly, Chambord, chambray, chambré, chameleon, chametz, chamfer, chamfer bit, chamfron, Chaminade Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for chameleon With tresses that can transform into spaces buns, beautiful braids and ethereal pixie-length coiffures, Janelle Monáe is a bonafide hair chameleon. Janelle Monáe Is Serving Up Fall Hair Inspiration In New Photos\|Jennifer Ford\|September 4, 2020\|Essence.com You have to be an everyman and chameleon, so that every bit of you is involved in the end. Martin Amis Talks About Nazis, Novels, and Cute Babies\|Ronald K. Fried\|October 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST While he could be a chameleon on the international stage, he was never a man of dialogue on the domestic front. Venezuela Burns, Body Count Rises\|Juan Nagel\|March 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He is also a chameleon, he says, able to adapt his personality to appease any audience. The Party Monster Lives For the Applause: Michael Alig’s Second Act\|Caitlin Dickson\|February 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Far from a crude warlord, he was a chameleon, equally comfortable as a preacher or a warrior. Liberian Nostalgia for War Criminal Charles Taylor\|Finlay Young\|April 28, 2012\|DAILY BEAST These days, Dougherty calls McCain a “chameleon” who is “flopping all over the place” to make himself attractive to voters. McCain's New Nemesis\|Samuel P. Jacobs\|May 12, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Not that mine is altogether a chameleon spirit with no hue of its own. Twice Told Tales\|Nathaniel Hawthorne She had chameleon hair, and her poise was that of a soubrette. The Imitator\|Percival Pollard There was a chameleon quality strongly dominant in the creature. The Sleuth of St. James's Square\|Melville Davisson Post No, for a chameleon takes its colour from its surroundings, but you don't. Cinderella Jane\|Marjorie Benton Cooke In the evening, François caught a chameleon, a droll-looking little creature, which changed color in a marvellous manner. The Lands of the Saracen\|Bayard Taylor British Dictionary definitions for chameleon chameleon / (kəˈmiːlɪən) / noun any lizard of the family Chamaeleontidae of Africa and Madagascar, having long slender legs, a prehensile tail and tongue, and the ability to change colour a changeable or fickle person Derived forms of chameleon chameleonic (kəˌmiːlɪˈɒnɪk), adjectivechameleon-like, adjective Word Origin for chameleon C14: from Latin chamaeleon, from Greek khamaileōn, from khamai on the ground + leōn lion Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to chameleon opportunist, timeserver, trimmer, pretender, charlatan, swindler, cardsharp, sycophant, phony, fake, backstabber
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