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perentie
also pa·ren·ty (pə-rĕnˈtē)
noun pl. pe·ren·ties also pa·ren·ties A monitor (Varanus giganteus) of Australia that burrows in desert areas and often grows to a length of 2.5 meters (8 feet) or more. It is the largest Australian lizard.