gecko: Meaning and Definition of

geck•o

Pronunciation: (gek'ō), [key]
— pl. geck•os, geck•oes.
  1. any of numerous small, mostly nocturnal tropical lizards of the family Gekkonidae, usually having toe pads that can cling to smooth surfaces: the largest species, Gekko gecko, is sometimes kept as a pet.
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