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Definition of knob-tailed gecko
knob-tailed gecko
Plural:knob-tailed geckos
knob-tailed gecko Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
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.
Example
"The smooth knob-tailed gecko is a popular reptile among herpetoculturists due to its unique appearance and relatively docile nature."
Word Origin & Etymology
A descriptive common name referring to the small, fleshy, knob-like appendage found at the tip of the tail in species of the Australian genus Nephrurus. Combined with 'gecko', which derives from Malay 'gekoq' (imitative of the lizard's call).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Knob-tailed gecko. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/knob-tailed gecko