Komodo dragon
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Komodo (island) + dragon.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
Komodo dragon (plural Komodo dragons)
- Varanus komodoensis, an endangered species of monitor lizard native to certain Indonesian islands east of Java, the world's largest lizard, growing to 10 feet or 3 meters, known for its ability to kill prey with its septic saliva.
Synonyms[edit]
- (Varanus komodoensis): dragon lizard, giant lizard, Komodo lizard
Translations[edit]
large monitor lizard
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