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• noun (Context 1)
An informal shortening for the Gila monster, a large, heavy-bodied venomous lizard native to the arid regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Usage Example
"While hiking in the Sonoran Desert, the biologist was thrilled to spot a rare lizard seeking shelter under a rocky outcrop."
Weak
lizard
reptile
• noun (Context 2)
A genus of freshwater fish in the carp family, commonly known as western chubs, which are native to river systems in western North America.
Usage Example
"Conservation efforts are underway to protect the endangered humpback chub native to the Colorado River basin."
Strong
chub
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