caiman

/ˈkeɪ.mən/ · noun

Meaning

Any of the relatively small crocodilians of genus Caiman, within family Alligatoridae.
A semi-aquatic lizard, of the genus Dracaena, found in South America. To differentiate from caimans, they are referred to as caiman lizards.

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Related words

cayman(English)spectacled(English)levy(English)caimanine(English)caman(English)alligator(English)spectacled caiman(English)alligatorid(English)tapir(English)capybara(English)anteater(English)macaw(English)

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