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noun
- An endangered species of monitor lizard native to certain Indonesian islands east of Java. It is the world's largest lizard, growing to 10 feet or 3 meters. It is known for its ability to kill prey with its septic saliva; the resulting septicemia can kill so quickly that it was once suspected the lizard was venomous.
Translations: - Dutch: komodovaraan
- French: dragon de Komodo , varan de Komodo
- Italian: drago di Komodo
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Etymology: From w:Komodo (island), Komodo (island) + dragon
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