dipsas

/dɪpsəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of lizards, commonly known as monitor lizards, found in Africa and Asia.

“The researcher studied the behavior of a dipsas in its natural habitat.”

2. noun

A genus of snakes, found in Africa and southern Asia.

“The venomous dipsas snake is found in the savannas of southern Africa.”

Synonyms

  • monitor lizard
  • snake

Antonyms

  • mammal