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Definition of tokay gecko

tokay gecko

Plural:tokay geckos
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A large, nocturnal, and highly territorial species of gecko native to Southeast Asia and parts of the Indo-Pacific, distinguished by its blue or gray body with bright orange and red spots, as well as its loud, croaking vocalization.

Example

"During our trek through the Thai jungle, we were kept awake by the loud, rhythmic clicking of a Tokay gecko perched high in the canopy."

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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