iguanid

 
Pronunciation: /ɪˈgwɑːnɪd/

noun

Zoology
  • a lizard of the iguana family (Iguanidae). Iguanids are found mainly in the New World but also occur in Madagascar and on some Pacific islands.

Origin:

late 19th century: from modern Latin Iguanidae (plural), from the genus name Iguana (see iguana)