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iguana

Also spelled: gallina de palo

Definition

A large lizard that suns itself on roofs, fences and branches over water. In the countryside it is called "gallina de palo" because it used to be eaten, though it is protected today.

Example

There's a huge iguana on the neighbor's roof.Hay una iguana enorme en el techo del vecino.

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