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Definition of knob-tailed gecko

knob-tailed gecko

Plural:knob-tailed geckos
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Australian Any of several species of small, robust terrestrial geckos belonging to the genus Nephrurus, native to the arid and semi-arid regions of Australia, distinguished by a short tail that terminates in a distinct, fleshy knob.

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"The smooth knob-tailed gecko is a popular reptile among herpetoculturists due to its unique appearance and relatively docile nature."

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knitting
knitwear
knob
knob-tailed gecko
knobbed
knobbled
knobbly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Knob-tailed gecko. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/knob--tailed-gecko
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