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Definition of bark anole
bark anole
Plural:bark anoles
bark anole Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small species of anole lizard (family Dactyloidae) native to the islands of Hispaniola and the Bahamas, and introduced to Florida, characterized by its habit of living on the trunks of broadleaf trees and its variably colored dewlap.
Example
"During the wildlife survey in southern Florida, the researchers spotted a bark anole perfectly camouflaged against the rough texture of the oak tree."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for bark anoleWord Origin & Etymology
Named for its primary habitat on tree trunks. The word 'anole' comes from the French 'anolis', originating from the indigenous Carib word 'anoli' for a lizard.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bark anole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bark anole