iguanian
9.5
Relates to lizards like iguanas or chameleons
- adjective
- /ɪˈɡwɑːniən/
- Specialized
:
iguánico
- Neither limblessness nor subterranean activity has ever evolved in iguanian lizards.
Examples
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Iguanian skulls remained relatively rigid.
Academic text (2006) -
The iguanian species is often found basking in the sun on tree branches.
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Scientists study iguanian characteristics to better understand their evolution.
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Many iguanian lizards exhibit vibrant colors that help them camouflage in their habitat.
Synonyms
reptilian
vsiguanian
20
5.5
Having features like those of snakes or lizards
is narrower, referring to one particular lizard subgroup rather than all reptiles
2
9.9
Having the shape and scaly skin of a lizard
is narrower, meaning a specific subgroup within that lizard group
Surface Forms
iguanian positive
Morphology
Etymology
Iguanian comes from the word iguana plus the ending -ian, which means 'from or related to'. The word iguana itself comes from a Caribbean native word for the lizard, so iguanian means 'relating to iguanas and their relatives'.