iguana
iguana
Definition
igua·na (i gwä′nə, ē-)
noun
any of a large family (Iguanidae) of mostly American tree, ground, or marine lizards; esp., any of a genus (Iguana) of harmless, large, tropical American lizards that feed on insects or vegetation and have a row of spines from neck to tail
Etymology: Sp < native SAm (Arawak) iuana
iguana
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- see: As well as the birds we saw green iguanas, black-tailed iguanas, Jesus Christ lizards, American crocodiles and howler monkeys.
- include: A number of reptiles are known to carry salmonella, including turtles and lizards ( including iguanas ).
- have: We even had an iguana up a tree once.
- find: Enclosed you will find an iguana 's claw, which you will need.
- place: The role of sensory pleasure in decision making was therefore verified in iguanas placed in a motivational conflict.
Adjective modifier
- marine: We also saw turtles, penguins, crazy colored marine iguanas - jealous yet?
- green: Large bright green iguanas are just one of the many reptile species you might spot.
- large: Large bright green iguanas are just one of the many reptile species you might spot.
- male: The habitat provides a natural home for an adult male blue iguana which can be seen by visitors.
- pet: In 2000, a baby died from contracting salmonella believed to be passed from a pet iguana.
- blue: The habitat provides a natural home for an adult male blue iguana which can be seen by visitors.
Modifies a noun
- farming: These can last anything from one week to one year from holidays to the handicapped in Eastbourne to iguana farming in Nicaragua.
Noun used with modifier
