Meaning of the word "nile monitor" in English

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nile monitor

US /ˈnaɪl ˈmɑːnɪtər/
UK /ˈnaɪl ˈmɑːnɪtər/
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Noun

1.

a large species of monitor lizard native to Africa, known for its semi-aquatic lifestyle and predatory nature

Example:
The Nile monitor can grow up to seven feet long.
We saw a large Nile monitor basking in the sun by the riverbank.
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