varan

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any of various large tropical carnivorous lizards of Africa and Asia and Australia; fabled to warn of crocodiles

Etymology

Derived from French varan. Doublet of worral.

In classic literature

Synonyms

monitor, monitor lizard

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