noun
- plural of anole; small tropical lizards of the family Dactyloidae, known for their ability to change color and having adhesive toe pads
Usage: zoology
Examples
- The anoles in the terrarium displayed brilliant green and brown colors.
- Green anoles are common in the southeastern United States.
- The children watched the anoles climb up the glass walls of their habitat.
- Several anoles basked on the warm rocks under the heat lamp.
- Brown anoles have become invasive in many areas where green anoles once thrived.
- The pet store had a variety of anoles for sale in different enclosures.