noun
gecko
GEHK-oh
noun
1
A small lizard, often nocturnal, known for its large eyes and its ability to climb smooth vertical surfaces.
"A gecko clung to the ceiling near the porch light."
"Geckos are popular pets because they're small and easy to keep."
How to Use Gecko
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small lizard famous for climbing walls and ceilings.
Word Forms
geckoed past tense, geckos plural, geckoes plural, geckos singular
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Etymology
Believed to have entered English via Dutch gekko, ultimately imitating the clicking or chirping sound the lizard makes.