Komodo dragon

== English == === Etymology === From Komodo (island) + dragon. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /kəˈmoʊdoʊ ˈdɹæɡən/ === 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 ==== (Varanus komodoensis): dragon lizard, giant lizard, Komodo lizard ==== Translations ====