Definition of chameleon

chameleonnoun

tắc kè hoa

/kəˈmiːliən//kəˈmiːliən/

The word "chameleon" is derived from the Greek word "χαμαιλόν", which translates to "on the ground lion" or "ground lion". This name was given to the animal because in ancient times, people mistook chameleons for small lions due to their unusual color-changing abilities and their habit of living among shrubs and bushes on the ground. The Greek philosopher Aristotle initially coined the term "chamaeEnterops", which means "ground pouch", to describe the animal's habitat. However, the name "chameleon" was officially adopted during the Roman Empire, and it has been in use for centuries ever since. Today, the term "chameleon" is commonly used to refer to a family of lizard species known for their highly adaptive skin coloration, which allows them to blend in with their surroundings and camouflage themselves from predators.

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a small lizard (= a type of reptile) that can change colour according to what is around or near it

một loài thằn lằn nhỏ (= một loại bò sát) có thể thay đổi màu sắc tùy theo những gì xung quanh hoặc gần nó

a person who changes their behaviour or opinions according to the situation

một người thay đổi hành vi hoặc quan điểm của họ theo tình huống