calango

Portuguese

Etymology

From Kimbundu kalanga, contraction of rikalanga.

Pronunciation

 

  • Rhymes: -ɐ̃ɡu

Noun

calango m (plural calangos)

  1. (zoology) a lizard of the Tropiduridae family
  2. (Brazil, colloquial) any small lizard
    Synonym: lagartixa

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