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Definition of new caledonian giant gecko
new caledonian giant gecko
Plural:New Caledonian giant geckos
new caledonian giant gecko Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large, arboreal species of gecko endemic to the islands of New Caledonia in the southwest Pacific Ocean, recognized as the largest extant species of gecko in the world.
Example
"The New Caledonian giant gecko is highly sought after by reptile enthusiasts due to its impressive size and unique, loose-fitting skin."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named after its exclusive native habitat, the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, combined with its distinguishing physical trait ('giant') and its biological classification ('gecko').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of New caledonian giant gecko. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/new caledonian giant gecko