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Definition of sailfin dragon

sailfin dragon

Plural:sailfin dragons
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1

Any of several large, semiaquatic lizards of the genus Hydrosaurus native to the islands of Southeast Asia (such as the Philippines and Indonesia), characterized by a prominent sail-like crest on the tail of males and an excellent ability to swim.

Example

"The Philippine sailfin dragon is highly adapted to a semiaquatic lifestyle and will quickly dive into nearby rivers to evade predators."

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• Nearby Words

sailboat
sailboater
sailcloth
sailfin dragon
sailfin lizard
sailfin molly
sailfin pleco

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sailfin dragon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sailfin-dragon
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