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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
The largest Australian monitor lizard or goanna, Varanus giganteus..
Joshua stuck his tongue in and out like a lizard's and, twisting his fingers into claws, dug them crabwise into the sand to imitate the perenty’s walk.
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Perentie means The largest Australian monitor lizard or goanna, Varanus giganteus..
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Joshua stuck his tongue in and out like a lizard's and, twisting his fingers into claws, dug them crabwise into the sand to imitate the perenty’s walk.
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