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Definition of jacky dragon

jacky dragon

Plural:jacky dragons
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jacky dragon Lexical Profile

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1

Australian A species of semi-arboreal agamid lizard (Amphibolurus muricatus) native to southeastern Australia, characterized by its rough, spiky scales, pale grey to dark brown camouflage, and a bright yellow mouth interior used in threat displays.

Example

"While hiking through the coastal heathlands of New South Wales, the researchers spotted a Jacky dragon basking on a fallen branch."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Australian English, combining the colloquial term 'jacky' (historically used by European settlers to refer to native Australian entities) with 'dragon', a common designation for lizards in the family Agamidae due to their spiky appearance.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jacky dragon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jacky dragon
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