agama

¹

[ ag-uh-muh ]

noun

1. any of numerous agamid lizards of the genus Agama, many of which are brilliantly colored and have the ability to change the color of the skin.

Agama

²

[ ah-guh-muh ]

noun

, Hinduism, Buddhism.

1. any of the Tantric writings.

agama

/ əˈɡæmə; ˈæɡəmə /

noun

1. any small terrestrial lizard of the genus Agama, which inhabit warm regions of the Old World: family Agamidae
2. Also calledagamidˈæɡəmɪdəˈɡæmɪd any other lizard of the family Agamidae, which occur in the Old World and Australia and show a wide range of habits and diversity of structure

Word History and Origins

Origin of agama¹

1810–20; < New Latin < Carib

Origin of agama²

From the Sanskrit word āgama tradition, traditional work

Word History and Origins

Origin of agama¹

C19: Carib

Example Sentences

This branch that defines Iguanidae excludes the common agama and chameleon.

From Science News For Students

A beautiful species of lizard130 (agama), is occasionally met with in this territory.

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Another species of Agama was found, differing from the former by its general grey colour, with black spots on the back.

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Mr. Roper found an Agama, with light grey on the back, and a yellow belly.

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Brown caught an Agama, of a light yellowish colour, about a foot long.

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Among the amphibia in Callao, the iguana and land agama are numerous.

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