Meaning of the word "blue-tongued skink" in English

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blue-tongued skink

US /bluː-tʌŋd skɪŋk/
UK /bluː-tʌŋd skɪŋk/
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Noun

1.

a genus of large skinks native to Australia and New Guinea, characterized by a distinctive blue tongue that they display as a warning to predators

Example:
The blue-tongued skink extended its tongue as a warning.
Many people keep blue-tongued skinks as pets due to their docile nature.
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