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Definition of spider agama
spider agama
Plural:spider agamas
spider agama Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A species of agamid lizard (Agama mwanzae), native to the rock formations and savannas of East Africa (primarily Tanzania, Rwanda, and Kenya), widely recognized for the dominant male's striking bright red and blue coloration.
Example
"Photographs of the dominant male spider agama frequently go viral online due to the reptile's uncanny resemblance to a famous comic book superhero."
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Word Origin & Etymology
A modern popular common name derived from the word 'spider' (referencing the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man) and 'agama' (from a Caribbean indigenous language via New Latin, meaning a type of lizard). The name was coined because the dominant males of the species possess striking red and blue coloration mirroring the superhero's costume.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spider agama. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spider agama