noun
Komodo
koh-MOH-doh
noun
1
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.
Word Forms
Komodos plural
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Etymology
Named after Komodo Island in Indonesia, where the lizard is found.