Komodo dragon
English
editEtymology
editFrom Komodo (island) + dragon.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editKomodo 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
editlarge monitor lizard
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