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Definition of crested gecko

crested gecko

Plural:crested geckos
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crested gecko Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A small to medium-sized species of gecko native to the tropical forests of southern New Caledonia, distinguished by a fringe of specialized scales above its eyes and running down its back.

Example

"The crested gecko is a highly popular pet reptile due to its docile nature and relatively simple care requirements."

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• Nearby Words

crepe
crepe myrtle
cress
crested gecko
crested porcupine
crex
crib

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crested gecko. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crested gecko
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