1. a small tropical American lizard that can change color, commonly kept as a pet

Examples

• The green anole basked on the warm rock in the terrarium.
• We spotted a brown anole climbing up the fence in our backyard.
• The pet store had several anoles for sale in glass enclosures.
• An anole’s ability to change from green to brown helps it blend with its surroundings.
• The children watched fascinated as the anole’s throat fan turned bright red.
• Anoles are popular reptile pets because they are relatively easy to care for.