goanna
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8.6
A large Australian lizard with a long tail that lives in dry places
- noun
- /ɡoʊˈænə/
- Australian
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goanna
- The goanna is known for its agile hunting skills in Australia's bushland.
Examples
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Halfway I burnt the grass and cooked a bandicoot and killed a goanna.
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You know, I thought that greaser really did turn into a goanna.
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Even medium-rare goanna.
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When hiking in the outback, we spotted a goanna basking in the sun.
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The children were excited to see a goanna wandering through their campsite.
Synonyms
monitor
vsgoanna
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9.1
A large tropical lizard that eats meat and has a long tail
is the Australian variety that prefers dry and semi arid habitats
monitor lizard
vsgoanna
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6.1
A large lizard from hot regions like Africa, Asia and Australia that eats meat
is the specifically Australian form living mainly in dry or semi arid regions
9.9
A large lizard that lives in hot places and hunts birds and mice
is the Australian species that lives mainly in dry rather than tropical areas
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word goanna comes from a changed form of the familiar word iguana, a name settlers used for a big lizard. So goanna is like the Australian 'iguana', which helps you remember it means a large monitor lizard often seen in dry parts of Australia.