Komodo dragon
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kəˈmoʊdoʊ ˈdɹæɡən/
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Noun
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
- (Varanus komodoensis): dragon lizard, giant lizard, Komodo lizard
Translations
large monitor lizard
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