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Definition of ameiva

ameiva

/əˈmeɪ.və/
a · mei · va
Plural:ameivas
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ameiva Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various fast-moving whiptail lizards belonging to the genus Ameiva, native to the forest floors and scrublands of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Example

"The biologist noted a brightly colored ameiva darting quickly across the leaf litter in search of insects."

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ambarella
amberjack
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ameiva
american alligator
american basswood
american beech

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin Ameiva, which originated from a Tupi-Guarani word used to describe these or similar lizards.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ameiva. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ameiva
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