Meaning of the word goanna in English

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goanna

US /ɡoʊˈæn.ə/
UK /ɡəʊˈæn.ə/
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Noun

any of various large Australian monitor lizards, typically having a long neck and tail and a forked tongue.

Example:
We saw a large goanna basking in the sun on our hike.
The local wildlife park has several species of goannas.