giant lizard

gi·ant liz·ard

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jahy-uh nt liz-erd]
- /ˈdʒaɪ ənt ˈlɪz ərd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jahy-uh nt liz-erd]
- /ˈdʒaɪ ənt ˈlɪz ərd/

Definition of giant lizard words

noun giant lizard a monitor lizard, Varanus komodoensis, of certain Indonesian islands E of Java, that grows to a length of 10 feet (3 meters): the largest lizard in the world; now rare. 1

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Origin of giant lizard

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; named after Komodo, Indonesian island, its principal range

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giant lizard popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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