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iguana

iguana

Meaning of iguana

living beings pets noun

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British English/ɪˈɡwænə/
American English/ɪˈɡwɑnə/
Russian transcription[iɡuˈanə]
iguana
iguana - игуана
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iguana with Russian translation

iguana usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Моя игуана греется под тёплой лампой.

My iguana basks under the warm lamp.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Игуана нуждалась в большом террариуме с УФ-лампой.

The iguana needed a large tank with a UV lamp.

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iguana belongs to the topic "Pets". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between iguana / gecko

🇬🇧English
iguana

the common pet/field term for iguanas (family Iguanidae)

B1Often

We saw a large iguana basking on the tree outside the café.

Мы увидели большую игуану, гревшуюся на дереве у кафе.

🇬🇧English

a small to medium nocturnal lizard, often with adhesive toe pads (different family)

B1Often

A gecko sat above the doorway catching insects.

Геккон сидел над дверью и ловил насекомых.

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How to pronounce iguana and what this word means

iguana translation: игуана. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce iguana

/ɪˈɡwænə/

iguana translation

игуана

iguana examples

My iguana basks under the warm lamp.

iguana transcription

/ɪˈɡwænə/, /ɪˈɡwɑnə/

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iguana meaning: what does it mean?

living beings pets noun

iguana pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

iguana is pronounced as /ɪˈɡwænə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

iguana definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

My iguana basks under the warm lamp. Translation: Моя игуана греется под тёплой лампой.

Is iguana part of Pets vocabulary?

Yes, iguana (игуана) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is iguana part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, iguana (игуана) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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