iguana
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for iguana, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large tropical lizard, often green, native to the Americas and sometimes kept as an exotic pet.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Spanish iguana, from the Taíno word iwana.
Full origin of iguana →Frequently asked questions
What does “iguana” mean?
The word “iguana” means a large tropical lizard, often green, native to the Americas and sometimes kept as an exotic pet. In plain terms, a big, often green, lizard — commonly the green iguana, popular as an exotic pet.
How do you pronounce “iguana”?
“Iguana” is pronounced ih-gyoo-AH-nuh (/ɪˈɡwɑnə/ in IPA).
How do you use “iguana” in a sentence?
Here is “iguana” used in a sentence: “The iguana basked motionless on a warm rock all afternoon.”
What part of speech is “iguana”?
“Iguana” is a noun.
Where does the word “iguana” come from?
The word “iguana” comes from Spanish. From Spanish iguana, from the Taíno word iwana.