Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large, herbivorous, tropical American lizard that is typically arboreal (tree-dwelling) and has a spiny crest along its back. It is sometimes used as a source of food in Central and South America.

Usage

• The word "iguana" is a countable noun. It refers to a specific type of reptile. It is typically used in general biological, zoological, or conversational contexts.
• Example: "We saw a green iguana basking on a branch over the river."

Examples

• Noun:
  • The iguana remained perfectly still, camouflaged against the tree bark.
  • Iguanas are popular pets, but they require specialized care and large enclosures.
  • In some cultures, iguana meat is considered a traditional dish.

Advanced Usage

• "Marine iguana": A specific species of iguana () found in the Galápagos Islands, known for its unique ability to forage in the sea.
  • The marine iguana is the only lizard that swims in the ocean.

Variants and Related Words

• Iguanid (n): A member of the family Iguanidae, which includes iguanas and related lizards.
  • Anoles and horned lizards are also iguanids.

Synonyms

• Lizard: A more general term for reptiles in the order Squamata, suborder Lacertilia.
• Reptile: A broader biological class (Reptilia) that includes iguanas, snakes, turtles, and crocodilians.

Related Phrases

• "Iguana iguana": The scientific (binomial) name for the common green iguana.
  • The species Iguana iguana is native to Central and South America.

Noun

1. large herbivorous tropical American arboreal lizards with a spiny crest along the back; used as human food in Central America and South America