Chameleon

[kə'miːlɪən] or [kə'miljən]

Definition

(noun.) lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color and having a projectile tongue.

(noun.) a changeable or inconstant person.

Typist: Margery--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A lizardlike reptile of the genus Chamaeleo, of several species, found in Africa, Asia, and Europe. The skin is covered with fine granulations; the tail is prehensile, and the body is much compressed laterally, giving it a high back.

Editor: Sonya

Definition

n. a small lizard famous for changing its colour: (fig.) an inconstant person.—adjs. Chamel′eonic Chamel′eon-like.

Editor: Natasha