: 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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Several animals — including iguanas, a bearded dragon, a turtle and two dogs — were also found uncared for, some appearing close to death from malnourishment, in the basement, authorities said.—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025 During a stay, visitors are welcome to get acquainted with the resident iguanas and paddle along the shoreline in search of colorful reef fish, all while enjoying palatial accommodations and fine dining along the way.—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025 Kimmel has trained Otto to hunt iguanas by day and pythons by night.—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025 At least 76 prey species have been found in the guts of Burmese pythons over the past several decades, including mammals, birds, iguanas and alligators, according to USGS scientists.—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for iguana
: 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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