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varan

/vəˈræn/

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noun

/vəˈræn/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любую из различных крупных тропических плотоядных ящериц, обитающих в Африке, Азии и Австралии, которые, по легендам, предупреждали о крокодилах.

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.

    ruКрупная тропическая ящерица

    • 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.

    Synonymsmonitormonitor lizard

Forms
  • varans plural form
  • varans' possessive plural form
  • varan's possessive singular form