hemidactyl

/hɛmɪˈdæktɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of geckos, commonly known as leaf-toed geckos, native to Africa, Asia, and the Mediterranean region.

“The biologist studied the behavior of the hemidactyl in the wild.”

2. noun

A type of gecko that is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.

“The hemidactyl in the terrarium was basking in the warm light.”

Synonyms

  • gecko
  • leaf-toed gecko

Antonyms

  • lizard
  • snake