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Komodo dragon in Malay

bengkatak

/kəˈmoʊdoʊ ˈdɹæɡən/

Komodo dragon in Malay: bengkatak, komodo. In English, 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.

Malay words for Komodo dragon

large monitor lizard
bengkatak, komodo

English meaning of Komodo dragon

  1. 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.

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Questions about Komodo dragon in Malay

What is the meaning of Komodo dragon in Malay?
Komodo dragon in Malay is bengkatak, komodo.
Apakah maksud Komodo dragon dalam bahasa Melayu?
Komodo dragon: bengkatak, komodo.
What does Komodo dragon mean in English?
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.

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