noun

goanna

goh-AN-uh

Goanna (noun) means any of several large monitor lizards native to Australia. Example: “A goanna sunned itself on the rock near the campsite.”

noun

Any of several large monitor lizards native to Australia.

"A goanna sunned itself on the rock near the campsite."

How to use goanna

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA big Australian lizard from the monitor family.

goannas plural

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A _____ sunned itself on the rock near the campsite.

An Australian respelling of "guana," itself shortened from "iguana."

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What does “goanna” mean?

The word “goanna” means any of several large monitor lizards native to Australia. In plain terms, a big Australian lizard from the monitor family.

How do you pronounce “goanna”?

“Goanna” is pronounced goh-AN-uh (/ɡoʊ̯ˈæn.ə/ in IPA).

How do you use “goanna” in a sentence?

Here is “goanna” used in a sentence: “A goanna sunned itself on the rock near the campsite.”

What part of speech is “goanna”?

“Goanna” is a noun.