Komodo dragon
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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