An Australian Aboriginal word for a large lizard, particularly a monitor lizard found in Australia.
From Australian Aboriginal language, likely from 'iguana' altered through Aboriginal pronunciation. The word came into Australian English from native speakers.
Goannas can be up to 8 feet long and were an important food source for Aboriginal Australians—they're basically Australia's answer to iguanas, but often bigger!
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