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Definition of velvet gecko

velvet gecko

Plural:velvet geckos
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velvet gecko Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Australian Any of various mostly arboreal geckos native to Australia, particularly of the genus Oedura or Amalosia, characterized by their robust bodies and soft, finely scaled skin that resembles velvet.

Example

"During a night hike in Queensland, the herpetologist spotted a robust velvet gecko sheltering beneath the peeling bark of a large eucalyptus tree."

• Nearby Words

veltheimia
velvet
velvet bean
velvet gecko
velvet swamp snake
velvetfish
vendace

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the English word 'velvet', referring to the reptile's unusually soft, fine granular scales that give the skin a velvety appearance, combined with 'gecko', ultimately from Malay 'gēkoq' (imitative of its call).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Velvet gecko. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/velvet gecko
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