kỳ đà
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) Alternative spelling of kì đà.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Con kỳ đà bò qua bãi đá.The monitor lizard crawled across the rocky ground.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: A kỳ đà is a monitor lizard, not a newt. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “kỳ đà” mean?
(noun) Alternative spelling of kì đà.
Is “kỳ đà” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.