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Definition of jackson chameleon

jackson chameleon

Plural:Jackson chameleons
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jackson chameleon Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A medium-sized species of chameleon native to the mountainous regions of East Africa, notably Kenya and Tanzania, famous for the three distinct, horn-like projections on the snouts of the adult males.

Example

"While hiking through the dense montane forests, the researchers were thrilled to spot a male Jackson chameleon using its three prominent horns to establish dominance."

Word Nuance & Usage

Often formally written with an apostrophe as 'Jackson's chameleon'.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1896 by zoologist George Albert Boulenger in honor of English explorer and ornithologist Frederick John Jackson, who collected the first known specimens in East Africa.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jackson chameleon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jackson chameleon
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