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Definition of leaf-tailed gecko

leaf-tailed gecko

Plural:leaf-tailed geckos
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• noun

1

Any of several nocturnal geckos (especially of the genus Uroplatus endemic to Madagascar, or certain Australian genera) characterized by remarkable camouflage and a broad, flattened tail resembling a leaf.

Example

"The satanic leaf-tailed gecko uses its incredible camouflage to blend seamlessly into the decaying foliage of the Madagascan rainforest."

• Nearby Words

leaf fish
leaf turtle
leaf-nosed snake
leaf-tailed gecko
leafbird
leafhopper
leaflet

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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 Leaf-tailed gecko. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leaf-tailed%20gecko
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