rắn mối
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Etymology
rắn (“snake”) + mối (“common house gecko”). See also cá mối (“lizardfish”).
The second element is commonly thought be mối (“termite”), which is rationalized as being skinks' preys.
Pronunciation
Noun
- (Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam) skink
- Synonym: thằn lằn bóng
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