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Gila monster

Gila monster Meaning & Definition
Gila monster Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Gila monster?

[n] large orange and black lizard of southwestern United States; not dangerous unless molested

Synonyms | Synonyms for Gila monster: Heloderma suspectum

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See Also | genus Heloderma | Heloderma | venomous lizard

Gila monster In Webster's Dictionary

\Gi"la mon"ster\ (Zo["o]l.) A large tuberculated lizard ({Heloderma suspectum}) native of the dry plains of Arizona, New Mexico, etc. It is the only lizard known to have venomous teeth.

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