Komodo dragon
Any of the endangered species Varanus komodoensis of monitor lizards native to certain…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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1 sensesAny 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.
Komodowaran
комо́дский вара́нkomódskij varán
the largest lizard in the world (10 feet); found on Indonesian islands
Examples
3 sentencesThis is a komodo dragon.
The Komodo dragon is the world's largest lizard.
Adriano saw a Komodo dragon at the zoo.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 1
Origin
From Komodo (island) + dragon.From Komodo (island) + dragon.
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Forms
plural: Komodo dragons| Singular | Komodo dragon |
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Synonyms
4 synonyms- the largest lizard in the world (10 feet); found on Indonesian islands:Komodo lizarddragon lizardgiant lizardVaranus komodoensis