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Definition of desert iguana

desert iguana

Plural:desert iguanas
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desert iguana Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A medium-sized, pale-colored lizard native to the Mojave and Sonoran deserts of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, characterized by its extreme heat tolerance and primarily herbivorous diet.

Example

"While most reptiles seek shelter from the intense midday heat, the desert iguana remains highly active, often foraging near creosote bushes."

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• Nearby Words

desert death adder
desert horn viper
desert horned viper
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desert night snake
desert rose

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Desert iguana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/desert iguana
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