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iguana
This term refers specifically to a group of lizards known for their distinctive physical features, such as the dewlap and dorsal spines. In common parlance, it is often associated with the exotic pet trade or tropical rainforest environments, carrying a connotation of prehistoric appearance and slow, deliberate movement.
As a standard countable noun, it follows regular English pluralization rules. There are no irregular grammatical properties or partitive requirements associated with this word, as it refers to a discrete biological entity.
Meanings
Examples
The green iguana basked in the sun on a thick tree branch.
I wonder if an iguana would make a good pet for my daughter.
Look at that huge iguana crawling across the sand.
Marine iguanas are unique because they can swim and dive in the ocean.
My iguana needs a heat lamp to keep its terrarium warm.
The dragon in the story looked exactly like a giant iguana.
Do iguanas eat insects or are they strictly herbivores?