megalania

/mɛɡəˈleɪniə/

Definitions

1. noun

an extinct species of large goanna lizard, native to Australia, that lived during the Pleistocene epoch.

“The fossil record revealed a massive megalania that roamed the Australian continent millions of years ago.”

Synonyms

  • goanna
  • monitors

Antonyms

  • miniature
  • petite