Where does “crested gecko” come from?
crested gecko (English) comes from English gecko, from Dutch gekko — A gecko, legged lizard of the family Gekkonidae...
crested gecko (English): A gecko of species Correlophus ciliatus, often called an eyelash gecko
Definitions
- A gecko of species Correlophus ciliatus, often called an eyelash gecko
Ancestry of “crested gecko”, step by step
crested gecko traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English gecko
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | gecko | Any lizard of the family Gekkonidae. They are... |
| 2 | Dutch | gekko | A gecko, legged lizard of the family Gekkonidae... |
via English crested
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | crested | Having a crest, or ornamental tuft or plume;... |