Etymology

goanna

go·an·na
G2O1A1N1N1A1

Today it means: Any of various monitor lizards native to Australia. Full definition →

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A respelling in Australia of guana, from iguana. Rhyming slang sense 2 rhyming on colloquial pronunciation pianner.

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