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chameleon in Greek

chameleon in Greek is χαμαιλέων, χαμαιλέοντας — chameleon means a lizard famous for changing the color of its skin to match its surroundings or mood.

chameleon in Greek

χαμαιλέων
noun
Pronounced: chamaileon
A small to mid-size reptile, of the family Chamaeleonidae, and one of the best known lizard families able to change color and project its long tongue.
χαμαιλέοντας
noun
Pronounced: chamaileodas
A small to mid-size reptile, of the family Chamaeleonidae, and one of the best known lizard families able to change color and project its long tongue.
χαμαιλέων
noun
Pronounced: chamaileon
(figurative) A person with inconstant behavior; one able to quickly adjust to new circumstances.

What does "chameleon" mean?

  1. noun A lizard famous for changing the color of its skin to match its surroundings or mood.
    "The chameleon shifted from green to brown as it crawled onto the bark."
  2. noun A person who easily adapts their behavior or opinions to fit whatever situation or company they are in.
    "He was a social chameleon, blending in effortlessly at both boardroom meetings and backyard barbecues."
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chameleon in a sentence

  • The chameleon shifted from green to brown as it crawled onto the bark.
  • Zoo visitors watched the chameleon shoot out its long tongue to catch a fly.
  • He was a social chameleon, blending in effortlessly at both boardroom meetings and backyard barbecues.

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What is "chameleon" in Greek?

"chameleon" in Greek is χαμαιλέων, χαμαιλέοντας. chameleon means: A lizard famous for changing the color of its skin to match its surroundings or mood.

How do you pronounce χαμαιλέων?

"chameleon" in Greek is χαμαιλέων, pronounced "chamaileon".

How do you use "chameleon" in a sentence?

Example: "The chameleon shifted from green to brown as it crawled onto the bark." In Greek, "chameleon" is χαμαιλέων, χαμαιλέοντας.

Are there other ways to say "chameleon" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "chameleon": χαμαιλέων, χαμαιλέοντας.

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