Etymology

perentie

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Today it means: The largest Australian monitor lizard or goanna, Varanus giganteus. Full definition →

First used 20th c.Dieri pirrinthi
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  1. Dieri · derived frompirrinthi
  2. English todayperentie

From Dieri pirrinthi (or other Karnic language).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 20th c. The largest Australian monitor lizard or goanna, Varanus giganteus.

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