"leopard gecko" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: leopard geckos [plural]
Etymology: The markings on its body resemble those of a leopard. Head templates: {{en-noun}} leopard gecko (plural leopard geckos)
  1. A nocturnal ground-dwelling gecko, Eublepharis macularius. Wikipedia link: leopard gecko Categories (lifeform): Geckos Translations (Eublepharis macularius): leopardigekko (Finnish)

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