kì nhông
[ki˨˩ ɲəwŋ͡m˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) iguana
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Kì Nhông là ông Kì Đà, Kì Đà là cha Cắc Ké, Cắc Ké là mẹ Kì Nhông.Iguana is Monitor's grandpa, Monitor is Gecko's father, Gecko is Iguana's mother.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “kì nhông” mean?
(noun) iguana
Is “kì nhông” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.