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Definition of perentie

perentie

/pəˈrɛnti/
pe · ren · tie
Plural:perenties
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• noun

1

Australian The largest species of monitor lizard native to Australia, characterized by its substantial size, powerful build, and desert habitat in the arid Outback.

Example

"While surveying the remote rocky outcroppings of central Australia, the biologist observed a massive perentie basking in the morning sun."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from an Australian Aboriginal language, most likely from the Western Desert language Pintupi word 'pirintyi'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Perentie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/perentie
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