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perentie


(also perenty)
Definition of perentie

noun (plural perenties)

  • a large brown and yellow monitor lizard which lives in arid regions of Australia.
    • Varanus giganteus, family Varanidae

Origin:

early 20th century: probably from Diyara pirindi

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