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geckoes


Meanings
  • A small lizard with sticky feet and the ability to change color.

    - "The gecko clings to the ceiling with ease."
    - "Geckos are popular pets due to their unique appearance and abilities."
    - "Despite their small size, geckos have a complex social structure and exhibit a wide range of behaviors."
  • A type of lizard characterized by its ability to change color and its sticky feet.

    - "The chameleon and the gecko are both popular examples of color-changing lizards."
    - "Geckos are not only interesting for their ability to change color but also for their sticky feet, which allow them to cling to surfaces with ease."

Synonyms

geckotian , geckotid , gekkonid
Rhymes
Words rhyming with geckoes
joke , yoke , smoke , moke , poke , roke
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. gaggo

  2. gee ko

  3. jee ko

  4. gee coco

  5. gee koh

  6. gee koo

  7. gee kowe

  8. gee kows


Variants
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gecko , geckoes , geckos
Forms
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Common gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus), Tokay gecko (Gekko gecko), Leaf-tailed gecko (Gecko epithelioides), Gargoyle gecko (Cryoballus geckoa), Dwarf gecko (Sphaerodactylus ariel), Night gecko (Pachydactylus rangei), Day gecko (Phelsuma laticauda), Ornate gecko (Cyrtodactylus ornatus)


Etymology
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The name 'gecko' comes from the Greek word 'gekko' meaning 'mimic' or 'deceiver'. This name was given to the gecko due to its ability to change color and blend in with its surroundings.


Related Concepts
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  1. Reptiles: Geckos are a type of reptile, which is a class of animals characterized by their dry, scaly skin and their ability to lay eggs.

  2. Lizards: Geckos are a type of lizard, which is a subclass of reptiles characterized by their long, slender bodies and their ability to move rapidly and efficiently on four legs.

  3. Amphibians: Geckos are not a type of amphibian, which is a class of animals characterized by their moist, glandular skin and their ability to live both in water and on land.


Culture
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Geckos have been an important part of various cultures throughout history. In many Asian countries, geckos are considered to be good luck symbols and are often kept as pets. In some Hindu and Buddhist traditions, geckos are believed to possess healing properties and are used in various forms of traditional medicine. In some Pacific Island cultures, geckos are believed to have the ability to bring rain and are often called upon during droughts.

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