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I have a lot of mice, I have a kitten named 'Girr,' I have an iguana named 'Invader Zim,' I have some fish, a whole buncha water snails, and a tarantula named 'Sweet Pea.'
Matthew Underwood

Meaning of "iguana" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD IGUANA

From Spanish, from Arawak iwana.
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PRONUNCIATION OF IGUANA

iguana  [ɪˈɡwɑːnə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF IGUANA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Iguana is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES IGUANA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

iguana

Iguana

Iguana is a genus of herbivorous lizards native to tropical areas of Mexico, Central America, several islands in Polynesia such as Fiji and Tonga, and the Caribbean. The genus was first described in 1768 by Austrian naturalist Josephus Nicolaus Laurenti in his book Specimen Medicum, Exhibens Synopsin Reptilium Emendatam cum Experimentis circa Venena. Two species are included in the genus Iguana: the green iguana, which is widespread throughout its range and a popular pet, and the Lesser Antillean iguana, which is native to the Lesser Antilles and endangered due to habitat destruction. The word "iguana" is derived from the original Taino name for the species, iwana. In addition to the two species in the genus Iguana, several other related genera in the same family have common names of the species including the word "iguana".

Definition of iguana in the English dictionary

The definition of iguana in the dictionary is either of two large tropical American arboreal herbivorous lizards of the genus Iguana, esp I. iguana, having a greyish-green body with a row of spines along the back: family Iguanidae. Other definition of iguana is Also called: iguanid,. any other lizard of the tropical American family Iguanidae.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH IGUANA


Americana
əˌmɛrɪˈkɑːnə
antimarijuana
ˌæntɪˌmærɪˈwɑːnə
banana
bəˈnɑːnə
Bechuana
bɛˈtʃwɑːnə
Bophuthatswana
ˌbəʊpuːtɑːtˈswɑːnə
Botswana
bʊˈtʃwɑːnə
bwana
ˈbwɑːnə
Ghana
ˈɡɑːnə
Gondwana
ɡɒndˈwɑːnə
Juliana
ˌdʒʊlɪˈɑːnə
Kingwana
kɪŋˈwɑːnə
lana
ˈlɑːnə
mana
ˈmɑːnə
marihuana
ˌmærɪˈhwɑːnə
marijuana
ˌmærɪˈhwɑːnə
nana
ˈnɑːnə
Naxuana
ˌnækˈswɑːnə
nirvana
nɪəˈvɑːnə
Tijuana
tiːˈwɑːnə
Tswana
ˈtswɑːnə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IGUANA

ignominiously
ignominiousness
ignominy
ignorable
ignoramus
ignorance
ignorant
ignorantly
ignoratio elenchi
ignore
ignorer
ignotum per ignotius
Igorot
Igorotte
Igorottes
Igorrote
Igraine
iguanian
iguanid
iguanodon

WORDS THAT END LIKE IGUANA

Adana
ana
Cana
Capuana
common iguana
Dana
Diana
French Guiana
green iguana
Guiana
Guyana
Havana
Indiana
lesser Antillean iguana
Louisiana
Montana
rana
ruana
Tia Juana
Toscana

Synonyms and antonyms of iguana in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «iguana» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IGUANA

Find out the translation of iguana to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of iguana from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «iguana» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

鬣蜥
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

iguana
570 millions of speakers

English

iguana
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गोधा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الإغوانا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

игуана
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

iguana
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গোধা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

iguane
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Iguana
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Leguan
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

イグアナ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이구아나
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Iguana
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

iguana
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உடும்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आयगाना
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

iguana
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

iguana
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

iguana
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ігуана
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

iguana
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

ιγκουάνα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

iguana
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

iguana
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

iguana
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of iguana

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IGUANA»

The term «iguana» is quite widely used and occupies the 29.644 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IGUANA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about iguana

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QUOTES WITH «IGUANA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word iguana.
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Matthew Underwood
I have a lot of mice, I have a kitten named 'Girr,' I have an iguana named 'Invader Zim,' I have some fish, a whole buncha water snails, and a tarantula named 'Sweet Pea.'

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IGUANA»

Discover the use of iguana in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to iguana and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
I Wanna Iguana
Alex and his mother write notes back and forth in which Alex tries to persuade her to let him have a baby iguana for a pet.
Karen Kaufman Orloff, 2006
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Green Iguana: The Ultimate Owner's Manual
This book is the largest, most comprehensive, up-to-date, accurate, scientifically documented, helpful, fun, easy-to-read iguana pet care book ever published. It's the ULTIMATE!
James W. Hatfield, James W. Hatfield III, 2004
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The Night of the Iguana
This is the first trade paperback edition of The Night of the Iguana and comes with an Introduction by award-winning playwright Doug Wright, the author’s original Foreword, the short story “The Night of the Iguana” which was the germ ...
Tennessee Williams, 2009
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The Iguana Handbook
Here is detailed instruction and advice on every aspect of iguana care plus information on the animal's life cycle and breeding.
Patricia Bartlett, Richard D. Bartlett, 2009
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The Iguana Den's Care and Keeping of Giant Green Iguanas
This book is a must-have for both new and experienced iguana keepers.
Meredith Martin, 2005
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The Flight of the Iguana: A Sidelong View of Science and Nature
A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
David Quammen, 2012
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The Iguana: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
Introduces the world of the iguana, offers advice on choosing one as a pet, discusses how to get an iguana settled into a new home, and covers feeding, grooming, basic health, and handling Featuring the Best Information Best Resources Best ...
Karen L. Rosenthal, 1996
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The Iguana Killer: Twelve Stories of the Heart
Offers twelve stories about the Mexican American experience. Set along the Southwestern border, these stories explore growing up Hispanic and weaving together three distinct worlds--Mexico, the United States, and childhood.
Alberto Ríos, 1984
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Manana, Iguana
Iguana, Conejo, Tortuga, and Culebra are excited about having a spring party, but only Iguana is willing to do any of the work. Includes a glossary of Spanish words used.
Ann Whitford Paul, 2005
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The Day of the Iguana #3
It's science project time in Ms. Adolf's class. This is good news and bad news for Hank-he loves science, but he hates the report part. So Hank turns to TV to take his mind off things.
Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IGUANA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term iguana is used in the context of the following news items.
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Cleethorpes pet shop owners still searching for stolen snakes …
With the blue iguana worth £500 and the corn snakes worth £140 apiece, the total haul amounts to a few thousand pounds. Anyone who has ... «Grimsby Telegraph, Jul 15»
2
Green iguanas culled in Kaohsiung to keep ecological balance …
The iguana population in Kaohsiung has grown as a result of owners abandoning or releasing the reptiles into the wild, the official said. «Focus Taiwan News Channel, Jul 15»
3
Five Tips To Avoid Getting Kidnapped At Gunpoint In Costa Rica
An iguana high-stepped across a crumbling vacant lot. A dog lifted its leg on the tire of our car and trotted off, and we huddled in a bit of shade ... «Deadspin, Jul 15»
4
GREEN SCENE: Port Moody environmentalist & the enchanted isles
Sometimes, even on designated trails, we had to step aside to avoid disturbing a marine iguana, sea lion, swallow-tailed gull or some of the ... «The Tri-City News, Jul 15»
5
Annual Humane Society 'Critter Camp' next week
Guest presenters include representatives from Sam J. Racadio Highland Public Library will be bringing an iguana, bearded dragon, ball python ... «San Bernardino County Sun, Jul 15»
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'Eat or Be Eaten' preys on Springs Preserve visitors | Las Vegas …
The preserve always has been home to a variety of Mojave natives — from glow-in-the-dark bark scorpions to chuckwalla and desert iguana ... «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jul 15»
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1966 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport - Iguana De Tijuana
When we think of Tijuana, Mexico, the first things that come to most of our minds are the cartels and drug war. During our visit to Tijuana with ... «Lowrider Magazine, Jul 15»
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Nike Roshe One Iguana - The Boombox
The Nike Roshe One Iguana is available now at select retailers including Packer Shoes, which means that you can pick these stunners up ... «The BoomBox, Jul 15»
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Iguana captive breeding program in Fiji posts first positive results
A Fijian crested iguana, one of 32 bred in a zoo and released on Monuriki island in Fiji in June 2015. Photograph: Lorinda Taylor/Kula Eco Park. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Defendant guilty in 2 murders outside Pembroke Pines nightclub
Walker and the victims were patrons at the Café Iguana nightclub on April 10, 2010. The club closed about 4 a.m., and according to witnesses, ... «Sun Sentinel, Jul 15»

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