Goanna

Pronunciation: /ɡəˈɑnə/

Definitions of goanna

noun A type of monitor lizard found in Australia and nearby islands.

Example Sentences

A1 The goanna is a type of lizard found in Australia.

A2 I saw a goanna climbing a tree while hiking in the outback.

B1 The goanna is known for its strong claws and powerful bite.

B2 Some goannas can grow up to six feet in length.

C1 Researchers are studying the behavior of goannas in their natural habitat.

C2 The goanna is a fascinating creature with unique adaptations for survival.

Examples of goanna in a Sentence

formal The goanna is a type of monitor lizard found in Australia.

informal I saw a huge goanna while hiking in the bush.

slang That goanna is as big as a crocodile!

figurative She moved through the crowd like a swift goanna, always one step ahead.

Grammatical Forms of goanna

• past tense: went
• plural: goannas
• comparative: more goanna
• superlative: most goanna
• present tense: goes
• future tense: will go
• perfect tense: has gone
• continuous tense: is going
• singular: goanna
• positive degree: goanna
• infinitive: to go
• gerund: going
• participle: gone

Origin and Evolution of goanna

First Known Use: 1827 year

Language of Origin: Gamilaraay

Story behind the word: The word 'goanna' is derived from the Australian Aboriginal language, specifically from the Gamilaraay language spoken by the indigenous people of New South Wales.

Evolution of the word: Originally used by the indigenous people of Australia to refer to monitor lizards, the term 'goanna' has since become widely accepted in Australian English to describe various species of large lizards found in the region.