iguana
UK: ɪˈɡwɑːnə | US: ɪˈɡwɑːnə
n. A large, arboreal tropical lizard native to Central and South America, characterized by a spiny crest along the back and a dewlap.
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The word "iguana" originates from the Taíno (Arawakan) language of the Caribbean, where iwana referred to the lizard. Spanish adopted it as iguana in the 16th century, and it entered English via colonial trade. As a loanword, it retains its monolithic form without separable morphemes in English.
The green iguana basked on a tree branch in the Costa Rican rainforest.
Iguanas use their long tails for balance when climbing.
Local folklore describes the iguana as a symbol of resilience.
She adopted an iguana and built a custom terrarium for it.
During the hike, we spotted an iguana camouflaged among the leaves.