Komodo dragon
noun
a monitor lizard, Varanus komodoensis, of certain Indonesian islands E of Java, that grows to a length of 10 feet (3 meters): the largest lizard in the world; now rare.
Komodo dragons
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pluralof Komodo dragon.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The name blunder earlier this week was part of the Cheshire zoo's ticket promotion to allow visitors to go on a tour showcasing its Sumatran tigers, lions, rhinos and Komodo dragons.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Another tourist, French painter Carol Odile, said she came with a group of friends, excited to see Komodo dragons in Flores, when she was notified that her flight was cancelled.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Islands are home to an estimated 20% to 30% of Earth's species and are well known for unusual wildlife, including Madagascan lemurs and Komodo dragons.
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2026
“The primary predators of Komodo dragons are other Komodo dragons,” says Robert Espinoza of the California State University, Northridge.
From National Geographic ● Feb. 7, 2024
Boa constrictors, Komodo dragons, crocodiles, piranhas, ostriches, wolves, lynx, wallabies, manatees, porcupines, orangutans, wild boar—that’s the sort of rainfall you could expect on your umbrella.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
