varan

• اسم يشير إلى أي من السحالي الكبيرة المفترسة التي تعيش في المناطق الاستوائية في أفريقيا وآسيا وأستراليا، والتي ارتبطت في الأساطير بتحذير الناس من التماسيح.

A noun referring to any of various large tropical carnivorous lizards found in Africa, Asia, and Australia, historically fabled to warn of crocodiles.

1. Large tropical lizardC1formal

   Any of various large carnivorous lizards found in Africa, Asia, and Australia, known for their long necks, powerful tails, and sharp claws.

   ورل كبير

   • The varan is a skilled predator that hunts small mammals and birds.
   • Varan lizards are often found near water sources in tropical regions.
   • Some species of varan can grow up to three meters in length.

   المرادفاتmonitormonitor lizard