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Definition of blue-tongued skink

blue-tongued skink

Plural:blue-tongued skinks
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1

A large, primarily Australasian lizard belonging to the genus Tiliqua, characterized by a stout body, short legs, and a distinctive, brightly colored blue tongue that it flares to startle predators.

Example

"During our hike through the Australian bushland, we were thrilled to spot a blue-tongued skink sunning itself on a flat rock."

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blue whale
blue wildebeest
blue-eyed grass
blue-tongued skink
bluebell
blueberry
bluebill

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blue-tongued skink. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blue-tongued%20skink
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