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Definition of tegu

tegu

/ˈteɪɡuː/
te · gu
Plural:tegus
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• noun

1

Any of various large, mostly carnivorous or omnivorous lizards belonging to the family Teiidae, native to the forests, savannas, and shrublands of Central and South America.

Example

"The Argentine black and white tegu is a highly intelligent reptile that has become increasingly popular among experienced exotic pet keepers."

2

The commercially tanned skin or leather derived from a tegu lizard, characterized by its distinctive scaled pattern and utilized in the manufacturing of boots, belts, and accessories.

Example

"The artisan crafted a custom watch strap made of genuine tegu to match the vintage timepiece."

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• Rhymes for tegu

• Nearby Words

teesta
tefe
teff
tegu
tegucigalpa
tehran
teide

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese 'teiú', derived from Old Tupi 'teiú' or 'teju', meaning 'lizard'.

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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 Tegu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tegu
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