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Iguana Definition & Meaning

iguana
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

"Iguana" in song lyrics

See how iguana is used in real songs:

  • "I might rock the gators, might rock the iguana"
    Big Pokey f/ Chris Ward — Right Now
  • "Reptile texture be the blood of an iguana"
    Das EFX f/ Redman — Rap Scholar (ORIGINAL VERSION)
  • "Just gettin' hotter like an iguana."
    Skitzofreniks — Revenge of the Herbs

Usage tips for "iguana"

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Frequently asked questions

What does iguana mean?
large herbivorous tropical American arboreal lizards with a spiny crest along the back; used as human food in Central America and South America
What part of speech is iguana?
Iguana is a noun.

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