Komodo dragon
noun/kəˈmoʊdoʊ ˈdɹæɡən/
Etymology From Komodo (island) + dragon.
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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.
- Synonyms
- dragon lizard, giant lizard, Komodo lizard