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: any of various large chiefly herbivorous usually green or brownish tropical American lizards (family Iguanidae, the iguana family) that have a serrated dorsal crest and large dewlap
broadly
: any of various large lizards
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Homeowners are still finding dead iguanas who couldn’t handle the last cold spell from earlier this month.
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Debbie Angelo says her dog Ziggy is usually very active and playful, but that all changed after the last cold snap last Thursday, when Ziggy discovered the iguana in the backyard.
—Ted Scouten, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
The tortoises reintroduced to Floreana will share their territory with a diverse population of nearly 200 people alongside flamingos, iguanas, penguins, sea gulls and hawks.
—ABC News, 20 Feb. 2026
To immerse yourself in natural beauty, head to the eastern section of the island, where the tropical gardens and two-acre lake at Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park provide a haven for native wildlife like the endangered blue iguana.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Debbie Angelo says her dog Ziggy is usually very active and playful, but that all changed after the last cold snap last Thursday, when Ziggy discovered the iguana in the backyard.
—Ted Scouten, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
The tortoises reintroduced to Floreana will share their territory with a diverse population of nearly 200 people alongside flamingos, iguanas, penguins, sea gulls and hawks.
—ABC News, 20 Feb. 2026
To immerse yourself in natural beauty, head to the eastern section of the island, where the tropical gardens and two-acre lake at Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park provide a haven for native wildlife like the endangered blue iguana.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Iguana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iguana. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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iguana
noun
igua·na
i-ˈgwän-ə 
: any of various large plant-eating tropical American lizards that have a ridge of tall scales along the middle of the back and loose skin hanging below the neck
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