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Definition of cyclura

cyclura

/saɪˈkljʊərə/
cy · clu · ra
Plural:cycluras
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cyclura Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A genus of large, mostly herbivorous lizards in the family Iguanidae, commonly known as rock iguanas, which are highly endangered and endemic to the islands of the Caribbean.

Example

"Conservationists have established protected breeding programs to prevent the extinction of the native cyclura on several West Indian islands."

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cyclops
cyclops snake
cyclura
cygnet
cylinder
cylindrical

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Ancient Greek 'kyklos' (circle) and 'oura' (tail), referring to the characteristic thick, prominently ringed scales on the tail of these iguanas.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cyclura. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cyclura
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