Komodo dragon

/kəˈmoʊdoʊ ˈdɹæɡən/

Komodo dragon

English Noun

Definition

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.

Etymology

From Komodo (island) + dragon.