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iguana Definition

igua·na (i gwänə, 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

  • adult: The required bacteria are acquired by hatchlings by eating the feces of adult iguanas.
  • rock: On one island we saw a unique sub-species of the Bahamian rock iguana.

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