Komodo dragon

English

Etymology

From Komodo (island) + dragon.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kəˈmoʊdoʊ ˈdɹæɡən/
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Noun

Komodo dragon (plural Komodo dragons)

  1. Any of the endangered species Varanus komodoensis of monitor lizards 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.

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