Saturday 26 September 2009

Chameleon

CHAMELEON

–noun

1. any of numerous Old World lizards of the family Chamaeleontidae, characterized by the ability to change the colour of their skin, very slow locomotion, and a projectile tongue.
2. any of several American lizards capable of changing the colour of the skin, esp. Anolis carolinensis (American chameleon), of the southeastern U.S.
3. a changeable, fickle, or inconstant person.
4. Astronomy. Chamaeleon: a small southern constellation between Musca and Hydrus.



Chameleon leaf
Confused by autumn changes.
Warm sun on my bones.