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ngarara

/ ˌəŋɡɑːˈrɑːrɑː /

noun

  1. a lizard
  2. (in Māori mythology) a lizard-like monster
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Example Sentences

The Atua ngarara or reptile gods were very abundant, and were supposed to be the cause of all diseases and death, being always ready to avail themselves of every opportunity of crawling down the throat during sleep, and thus preying upon the lives of unfortunate creatures.

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