pe·ren·tie also pa·ren·ty 
(pə-rĕntē)
(pə-rĕntē)n. pl. pe·ren·ties
A very large monitor lizard (Varanus giganteus) found in arid regions of Australia.
[Diyari (Pama-Nyungan language of south-central Australia) pirrinthi and related words in neighboring Pama-Nyungan languages.]
perentieVaranus giganteus