noun
Komodo
koh-MOH-doh
Komodo (noun) means Short for Komodo dragon, the world's largest living lizard, native to a handful of Indonesian islands. Example: “The komodo lunged at the carcass with surprising speed.”
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Short for Komodo dragon, the world's largest living lizard, native to a handful of Indonesian islands.
"The komodo lunged at the carcass with surprising speed."
"A bite from a komodo can be lethal thanks to bacteria and venom in its saliva."
How to use Komodo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort for Komodo dragon — the huge predatory lizard from Indonesia.
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- Plural
- Komodos
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Etymology
Named after Komodo Island in Indonesia, where the lizard is found.
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What does “Komodo” mean?
The word “Komodo” means short for Komodo dragon, the world's largest living lizard, native to a handful of Indonesian islands. In plain terms, short for Komodo dragon — the huge predatory lizard from Indonesia.
How do you pronounce “Komodo”?
“Komodo” is pronounced koh-MOH-doh (/kəʊˈməʊdəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Komodo” in a sentence?
Here is “Komodo” used in a sentence: “The komodo lunged at the carcass with surprising speed.”
What part of speech is “Komodo”?
“Komodo” is a noun.
