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Definition of cyclura
cyclura
/saɪˈkljʊərə/
cy · clu · ra
Plural:cycluras
cyclura Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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."
Synonyms
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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.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cyclura. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cyclura