Meaning of the word iguana in English

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iguana

US /ɪˈɡwɑː.nə/
UK /ɪˈɡwɑː.nə/
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Noun

a large, arboreal, herbivorous lizard of the genus Iguana, native to tropical America, with a crest of spines along the back and a large dewlap under the throat.

Example:
The green iguana is a popular pet.
We saw a large iguana basking in the sun on our trip to the Caribbean.