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chamaeleon
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chamaeleon, n. [L. Chamaeleon, Gr. chamaile`wn, lit., “ground lion;” chamai` on the ground + le`wn lion.].
a lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color and having a projectile tongue. [WordNet 1.5]
chamaeleon, n.
a small constellation in the southern skies between Hydrus and Musca. [PJC]
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