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The few characteristics it does share are the similarly looking snout, a prominent head crest (which resembles a small horn in its Generation I back sprite), and extensive use of its tail. Chameleons have {{wp|prehensile}} tails used for climbing and grasping, while Charmeleon utilizes its tail as a weapon. | The few characteristics it does share are the similarly looking snout, a prominent head crest (which resembles a small horn in its Generation I back sprite), and extensive use of its tail. Chameleons have {{wp|prehensile}} tails used for climbing and grasping, while Charmeleon utilizes its tail as a weapon. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Charmeleon's name is a portmanteau of the word ''char'', to burn, and ''{{wp|chameleon}}''. Its Japanese name is the Katakana spelling of ''lizard''. | Charmeleon's name is a portmanteau of the word ''char'', to burn, and ''{{wp|chameleon}}''. Its Japanese name is a corruption of the Katakana spelling of ''lizard''. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||