bearded dragon


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bearded dragon

n.
Any of various Australian lizards in the genus Pogona, especially P. vitticeps, having spiny scales along their sides and on a pouch under the jaw that is inflated during defensive displays. They are often kept as pets.
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bearded dragon

n
1. (Animals) Also called: bearded lizard or jew lizard a large Australian lizard, Amphibolurus barbatus, with an erectile frill around the neck
2. (Animals) another name for frill-necked lizard
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