Usaravalli, Ūsaravaḷḷi: 1 definition
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Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusŪsaravaḷḷi (ಊಸರವಳ್ಳಿ):—
1) [noun] a kind of insectivorous lizard Varanus dracaema of Varanidae family, that changes colour of its skin to adapt to the environment as a defence against enemies or to deceive its prey; Indian monitor.
2) [noun] (fig.) a person, usu. looking innocent but adapts his or her actions, judgements, etc. to circumstances in order to further immediate self interests, without regard to basic principles.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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