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Definition of komodo dragon

komodo dragon

Plural:Komodo dragons
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komodo dragon Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A massive species of monitor lizard native to the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang, distinguished as the largest living lizard in the world and noted for its formidable size and venomous bite.

Example

"During the expedition to Indonesia, the biologists carefully observed a fully grown Komodo dragon basking in the afternoon sun."

Word Nuance & Usage

The word 'Komodo' is capitalized because it refers to the specific Indonesian island that is the species' primary native habitat.

• Nearby Words

komatsuna
kombu
kombucha
komodo dragon
konjac
kookaburra
kootenai

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in the early 20th century after Komodo Island, Indonesia, where Western scientists first officially documented the species, combined with 'dragon' due to its formidable, prehistoric 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 Komodo dragon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/komodo dragon
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