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: any of various large chiefly herbivorous usually green or brownish tropical American lizards (family Iguanidae, the iguana family) that have a serrated dorsal crest and large dewlap
broadly
: any of various large lizards
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Traffic is minimal; instead, monkeys, iguanas, and the occasional jaguar have free reign.
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Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
The forest itself also has an array of wildlife including squirrel monkeys, iguanas, sloths and more.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
The bilingual exhibit will feature live encounters with rainforest animals — including a sloth, a python, an iguana, boa constrictors and tortoises — elaborate environmental displays that show the importance of conservation, and family-friendly activities, organizers said.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2024
Kate McKinnon's worn a lot of hats: sketch comedian, Saturday Night Live cast member, Weird Barbie, iguana owner.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
The forest itself also has an array of wildlife including squirrel monkeys, iguanas, sloths and more.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
The bilingual exhibit will feature live encounters with rainforest animals — including a sloth, a python, an iguana, boa constrictors and tortoises — elaborate environmental displays that show the importance of conservation, and family-friendly activities, organizers said.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2024
Kate McKinnon's worn a lot of hats: sketch comedian, Saturday Night Live cast member, Weird Barbie, iguana owner.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Iguana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iguana. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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iguana
noun
igua·na
i-ˈgwän-ə 
: any of various large plant-eating tropical American lizards that have a ridge of tall scales along the middle of the back and loose skin hanging below the neck
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