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Definition of komodo dragon

komodo dragon

Plural:Komodo dragons
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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
kongou falls
konjac
kook

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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/komodo-dragon
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