What does AGAMA mean?

Here is the requested information on "agama": Agama

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A type of lizard found in Africa and Asia, belonging to the family Agamidae.

Pronunciation (US): əˈɡɑmə

Pronunciation (UK): əˈɡɑːmə

Origin and Usage: The word "agama" comes from the Greek word "agamēs," meaning "unmarried." It was first used in the mid-19th century to describe a group of lizards found in Africa and Asia. Today, the word is still used to refer to the Agamidae family of lizards, which includes over 350 species.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: Gamas, Amiga, Sigma, Gamay, Agape

Example Sentences:

• She saw an agama sunning itself on a rock.
• Agamas are known for their colorful skin.
• The agamas tail is often longer than its body.