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Argentine black and white tegu

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

the largest tegu lizard, native to eastern and central South America (Salvator merianae).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: Argentine giant tegu, black and white tegu, huge tegu

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  • Mbya Guarani: teju guaxu — lizard of the species Salvator merianae
  • Nheengatu: teyuwasú — lizard of the species Salvator merianae
  • Old Tupi: teîugûasu — lizard of the species Salvator merianae
  • Portuguese: teiú-gigante — lizard of the species Salvator merianae
  • Spanish: tegu argentino — lizard of the species Salvator merianae