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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA big Australian lizard from the monitor family.
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Word forms
- Plural
- goannas
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Etymology
An Australian respelling of "guana," itself shortened from "iguana."
Rhymes for goanna
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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.
