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Leguan

iguana

noun lay-GOO-ahn Rare
Animals & Nature Pets

Origin: from Spanish 'iguana', ultimately from Arawak

Usage Note

Leguan refers to iguanas, particularly the green iguana (Iguana iguana), which is kept as a reptile pet in Germany. They can grow to over 1.5 m and require very specific UV lighting and tropical temperatures. They are often relinquished to animal shelters due to their size.

Examples

"Der Leguan saß unter seiner Wärmelampe und sonnte sich träge."

Natural Translation

The iguana sat under its heat lamp and basked lazily.

Literal Translation

The iguana sat under his heat-lamp and sunned himself lazily.

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