What does TEGUS mean?
tegus
- Parts of Speech: noun
- Definition: Tegus are large, omnivorous lizards native to South America. They are often kept as pets and can grow up to 4 feet in length.
- Pronunciations: US: /ˈteɪɡəs/, UK: /ˈtiːɡəs/
- Origin and Usage: The word "tegus" comes from the Tupi language, spoken by indigenous people in Brazil. Tegus are popular pets in the United States and other countries, and are also hunted for their meat and skins in South America.
- Synonyms: None
- Related Words: agues, guest, stage, usage
- Example Sentences:
- She has a tegu named Spike that she got from a pet store in Florida.
- Tegus are known for their intelligence and can be trained to do simple tricks.
- The tegus diet consists of both plant and animal matter.
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