Meaning of the word "gila monster" in English
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gila monster
US /ˈhiːlə ˌmɑːnstər/
UK /ˈhiːlə ˌmɑːnstər/
Noun
1.
a large, venomous lizard (Heloderma suspectum) native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, known for its distinctive black and pink or orange markings.
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The desert guide warned us about the venomous Gila monster.
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The Gila monster is one of only two venomous lizards in North America.
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