Meaning & use

flying gecko

noun·Advanced

A tree-dwelling gecko with flaps of skin on its body and limbs that let it glide short distances between trees.

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The flying gecko spread the skin flaps along its sides to glide safely to a lower branch.

Flying geckos are native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia.

A note on using this word

Despite the name, flying geckos glide rather than achieve true powered flight.

Words with a similar meaning

parachute gecko

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