venomous lizard

/ˌvɛnəməs ˌlɪzərd/

Definitions of venomous lizard

1. noun

   any of two or three large heavy-bodied lizards; only known venomous lizards
   types:

   Gila monster, Heloderma suspectum

   large orange and black lizard of southwestern United States; not dangerous unless molested

   Heloderma horridum, Mexican beaded lizard, beaded lizard

   lizard with black and yellowish beadlike scales; of western Mexico

   type of:

   lizard

   relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail