A large, carnivorous lizard native to Jamaica and the Caribbean that resembles a miniature dragon and can grow quite large.
Of uncertain origin, possibly from English 'gall' (meaning a swollen lump) combined with 'wasp,' though neither etymology fully explains the term. It's a Caribbean English word, likely influenced by native Taino language elements.
Jamaicans tell terrifying folktales about galliwasps that supposedly have razor-sharp teeth and can climb anything—but they're actually shy, nocturnal, and rarely seen, making the legend far scarier than the reality.
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