Komodo dragon
/kəˈmoʊdoʊ ˈdɹæɡən/
Komodo dragon noun: 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.
Noun
Komodo dragon (plural Komodo dragons)
- 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
Komodo dragon meaning in Malay, Indonesian and Vietnamese
Komodo dragon in Malay
- large monitor lizard
- bengkatak, komodo
Komodo dragon in Indonesian
- large monitor lizard
- komodo, biawak komodo
Komodo dragon in Vietnamese
- large monitor lizard
- rồng Komodo
Synonyms of Komodo dragon
- dragon lizard
- giant lizard
- Komodo lizard
Forms of Komodo dragon
| plural | Komodo dragons |
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Origin of Komodo dragon
From Komodo (island) + dragon.
Questions about Komodo dragon
- What does Komodo dragon mean?
- Komodo dragon means 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.
- What is Komodo dragon in Malay?
- Komodo dragon in Malay is bengkatak, komodo. See Komodo dragon meaning in Malay.
- What part of speech is Komodo dragon?
- Komodo dragon is a noun.
- How do you pronounce Komodo dragon?
- Komodo dragon is pronounced /kəˈmoʊdoʊ ˈdɹæɡən/.
- What is the plural of Komodo dragon?
- The plural of Komodo dragon is Komodo dragons.
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