Definition

Noun: 1. A very large lizard species: "Dragon lizard" refers specifically to the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis), the world's largest living species of lizard, known for its immense size, powerful build, and carnivorous diet. It is native to several Indonesian islands.

Usage

• The term "dragon lizard" is used as a common name for the Komodo dragon, typically in zoological, wildlife, and general descriptive contexts.
• It functions as a countable noun.

Examples

• Noun:
  • We went to the zoo to see the impressive dragon lizard.
  • The dragon lizard can grow up to ten feet in length.
  • Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the dragon lizard in its natural habitat.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in comparative biology or paleontology when discussing large, monitor-like lizards, though it primarily denotes the extant Komodo dragon.

Variants and Related Words

• Komodo dragon: The more precise and commonly used name for the same animal.
• Monitor lizard: The family () to which the dragon lizard belongs. Not all monitor lizards are "dragon lizards."
• Varanid: A technical term for any lizard in the family Varanidae.

Synonyms

• Komodo dragon: The direct synonym.
• Komodo monitor: A less common alternative name.

Notes on Meaning

• The reference to "loài thằn lằn bay" (flying lizard species) from another dictionary context is incorrect for the English term "dragon lizard." That definition describes a different animal, such as a Draco lizard. In English, "dragon lizard" does not refer to a flying lizard.

Noun

1. the largest lizard in the world (10 feet); found on Indonesian islands