tegu
- A tegu is a large lizard belonging to the family Teiidae, native to Central and South America. Tegus are known for their robust bodies, long tails, and distinctive patterns, and they are often kept as exotic pets. nounThe tegu lizard basked in the sun, its scales shimmering in the light.Many reptile enthusiasts enjoy keeping a tegu as a pet due to its intelligence and relatively docile nature.