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Definitions for Gecko

[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.
[2] any small insectivorous terrestrial lizard of the family Gekkonidae, of warm regions. The digits have adhesive pads, which enable these animals to climb on smooth surfaces

Words nearby Gecko

gearwheel, geb, geb., geber, gebrselassie, gecko, ged, gedact, gedaliah, gedanken experiment, geddes

Origin of Gecko

1705–15; < New Latin gekko < Dutch; origin uncertain; alleged to be a Malay word imitative of the lizard's call.

Word origin for Gecko

C18: from Malay ge'kok, of imitative origin