Meaning of the word agama in English

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agama

US /ˈæɡ.ə.mə/
UK /ˈæɡ.ə.mə/
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Noun

a lizard of the genus Agama, native to Africa, Asia, and Europe, typically having a large head and a long tail.

Example:
The colorful agama lizard basked in the sun on a rock.
Many species of agama are found in arid and semi-arid regions.