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chamaeleon

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Chamaeleon, Chameleonnoun

    a faint constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere near Apus and Mensa

  2. chameleon, chamaeleonnoun

    lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color and having a projectile tongue

GCIDE

  1. Chamaeleonnoun

    a small constellation in the southern skies between Hydrus and Musca.

Wiktionary

  1. Chamaeleonnoun

    A small circumpolar constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble a chamaeleon. It lies south of the constellations Carina and Musca.

  2. Etymology: Named by Dutch explorers Pieter Dirkszoon Keyser and Frederick de Houtman between 1595 and 1597. From chamaeleon, from

Wikipedia

  1. Chamaeleon

    Chamaeleon () is a small constellation in the deep southern sky. It is named after the chameleon, a kind of lizard. It was first defined in the 16th century.

ChatGPT

  1. chamaeleon

    A chameleon is a type of reptile belonging to the Chamaeleonidae family, known for its remarkable ability to change its color, its 360-degree eye rotation, and its long sticky tongue used for catching insects. They inhabit various environments, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar, but can also be found in southern Europe, the Middle East, southern India, Sri Lanka, and several islands in the western Indian Ocean. They're often kept as exotic pets. The term 'chameleon' can also metaphorically refer to a person who often changes their behavior or appearance to suit their surroundings.

Wikidata

  1. Chamaeleon

    Chamaeleon is a small constellation in the southern sky. It is named after the chameleon, a kind of lizard. It was first defined in the 16th century.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of chamaeleon in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of chamaeleon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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