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noun
Any of various large tropical carnivorous lizards of Africa and Asia and Australia; fabled to warn of crocodiles.
synonyms: monitor, monitor lizard.
is a specific kind of: lizard.
is a broader term that covers: African monitor, Varanus niloticus | dragon lizard, giant lizard, Komodo dragon, Komodo lizard, Varanus komodoensis.
is a member of: genus Varanus, Varanus.
Dutch: varaanPolish: waran
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