1. The meaning of this term is uncertain. Possibilities include (Biblical, hapax legomenon)

a. A lizard, possibly a gecko or stellion. (most likely)

b. A spider.

c. A humanlike animal (monkey or ape). (doubtful)

d. A swallow. (doubtful)

2. gecko (any lizard of the family Gekkonidae of small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and adhesive toes enabling them to climb on vertical and upside-down surfaces) (Modern Israeli)