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iguana
noun igua·na \i-ˈgwä-nə\
: a large lizard that lives in the tropical regions of Central and South America
Full Definition of IGUANA
: any of various large chiefly herbivorous usually green or brownish tropical American lizards (family Iguanidae, the iguana family) that have a serrated dorsal crest and large dewlap; broadly : any of various large lizards
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Origin of IGUANA
Spanish, from Arawak & Carib iwana
First Known Use: 1555
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iguana
noun igua·na \i-ˈgwä-nə\
Definition of IGUANA for Kids
: a large tropical American lizard with a ridge of tall scales along its back
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