noun
- A large, venomous lizard found in the Caribbean, especially Jamaica, with a dark body and prominent dorsal crest.
Usage: regional; also called a West Indian lizard
Examples
- The galliwasp is one of the most feared reptiles in Jamaica.
- Locals warned us to watch out for galliwasps while hiking through the forest.
- A galliwasp can grow to be quite large and aggressive if threatened.
- The galliwasp's venom makes it a dangerous predator in its native habitat.