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teju

/ˈteɪ.ʒuː/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa a una gran lagartija sudamericana de hasta tres pies de largo, de cuerpo negruzco con bandas o manchas amarillas, conocida por asaltar gallineros y que a veces se consume como alimento.

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noun

formalcommonscientific/ˈteɪ.ʒuː/

A noun referring to a large South American lizard, reaching up to 3 feet in length, with a blackish body and yellow bands, known for raiding henhouses and sometimes used as food.

  • 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa a una gran lagartija sudamericana de hasta tres pies de largo, de cuerpo negruzco con bandas o manchas amarillas, conocida por asaltar gallineros y que a veces se consume como alimento.
  1. Large South American lizard C1 formal

    A large, blackish lizard with yellow bands, native to South America, known for raiding henhouses and sometimes used as food.

    • The teju is a common sight in the Brazilian countryside.
    • Farmers often complain about tejus raiding their chicken coops.
    • In some regions, teju meat is considered a delicacy.

    🇪🇸Teju, lagarto overo

    Sinónimos: tegu