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Definition of iguana

iguana

/ɪˈɡwɑː.nə/
i · gua · na
Plural:iguanas
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1

A large, primarily herbivorous lizard (family Iguanidae) native to tropical areas of Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, characteristically possessing a stout body, a long tail, a dewlap, and a row of spines down its back.

Example

"During our hike through the Costa Rican rainforest, we spotted a massive green iguana basking in the sun on a high canopy branch."

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idria
igloo
ignition
iguana
iguanodon
iguazu
iguazu falls

Word Origin & Etymology

From Spanish 'iguana', which was borrowed from the Taíno (an Arawakan language of the Caribbean) word 'iwana', the indigenous name for the reptile.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Iguana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/iguana
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