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Definition of Komodo dragon

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

Definition of Komodo dragon

1. Noun. An endangered species of monitor lizard native to certain Indonesian islands east of Java. It is the world's largest lizard, growing to 10 feet or 3 meters. It is known for its ability to kill prey with its septic saliva; the resulting septicemia can kill so quickly that it was once suspected the lizard was venomous. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

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Literary usage of Komodo dragon

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Landscapes of Gran Canaria by Noel Rochford (2004)
"This small zoo boasts a magnificent collection of reptiles; it is one of only four zoos in Europe where you can see the Komodo dragon — the world's largest ..."

2. Indonesia by James Hardy (2002)
"If you can't get to the island of Komodo itself, this is the best chance to see the giant lizard called the Komodo dragon. Madura Just 30 minutes away by ..."

3. Nonfiction Matters: Reading, Writing, and Research in Grades 3-8 by Stephanie Harvey (1998)
"... notes on the Komodo dragon (see Figure 10.12) demonstrate his independent use of synthesizing. He divided his notes into subtopics he synthesized from ..."

4. Georgia and the Carolinas by Norman Renouf, Kathy Renouf (1999)
"... you will find the Komodo dragon, the world's largest land-dwelling lizard, and an amazing array of reptiles, lizards, turtles and giant snakes. ..."

5. Daily Language Review: Student Practice Books by Evan-Moor Educational Publishers (2007)
"... Find more articles about reptiles 4. the area code of Sarasota, Florida 5. other animals related to the Komodo dragon Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday ..."

6. Hollywood & the Best of Los Angeles Alive! by Robert White, Phyllis White (2002)
"Iff £ffff The most popular attraction after the chimpanzees, which have finally gotten out of cages and into a more natural setting, is the Komodo dragon ..."

7. Mum's Clare: A Mother's Eye View of Indonesia by Gina Graham (2005)
"Surely it could not possibly be a Komodo dragon, a carnivorous dragon found on only two islands in Indonesia. If they did not eat you, one bite would kill ..."

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