# leopard gecko

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A nocturnal ground-dwelling gecko, Eublepharis macularius.

## Etymology
From leopard + gecko. The markings on this gecko's body resemble those of a leopard.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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