Iguana Iguana (Noun)
Meaning
Large herbivorous tropical American arboreal lizards with a spiny crest along the back; used as human food in Central America and South America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Iguana iguana, often referred to as the common green iguana or American iguana, can grow up to 6 feet in length including their tail and weigh over 20 pounds.
- Local Central American cuisine occasionally features iguana iguana meat in dishes, often due to the reptile's high protein content.
- These green iguanas, or more specifically the species Iguana iguana, are popular pets, despite the challenges presented by their specialized needs and large size.
- Throughout history, the iguana iguana has been hunted in Central and South America for food, hide, and their valuable eggs.
- A unique aspect of the Iguana iguana physical anatomy is its spiky scales along its back and on the end of its long, heavy tail.