noun
gecko
GEK-oh/ˈɡekəʊ/
A small lizard often able to climb smooth surfaces.
The gecko clings to the glass with its broad toe pads.
Etymology
Malay gekoq is said to imitate the lizard's cry. On that account, the animal's name reflects its sound rather than its climbing ability.
In context
the leaf tailed gecko also known as the leaf tail gecko is a species of lizard that lives in the rainforests of Madagascar
More examples
- The gecko pauses before darting after an insect.
- She spots two geckos on the porch.
- The small gecko clings to the glass.
Forms
gecko · geckos