goanna

go·an·na

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Definitions of goanna word

noun goanna any of the several large monitor lizards of the family Varanidae, of Australia, especially Varanus varius and V. giganteus, both sometimes growing to 6 feet (1.8 meters). 1
noun goanna Any of various monitor lizards native to Australia. 1
noun goanna any of various Australian monitor lizards 0
noun goanna a piano 0
noun goanna an Australian monitor lizard 0

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805; aphetic form of iguana

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