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Definition of gila monster

gila monster

Plural:Gila monsters
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1

North American A large, heavy-bodied, venomous lizard native to the arid desert regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, characterized by its bead-like scales and striking black and pinkish-orange or yellow coloration.

Example

"While exploring the trails of the Sonoran Desert, the biology students were thrilled to observe a Gila monster slowly traversing the rocky landscape."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gila monster. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gila-monster
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