caiman
1 synonym for caiman, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A crocodile-like reptile found in Central and South America, related to alligators.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Spanish caimán or Portuguese caimão, itself from a Cariban word, acayouman.
Full origin of caiman →Frequently asked questions
What does “caiman” mean?
The word “caiman” means a crocodile-like reptile found in Central and South America, related to alligators. In plain terms, a type of alligator-like reptile native to the Americas.
How do you pronounce “caiman”?
“Caiman” is pronounced KAY-muhn (/ˈkeɪ.mən/ in IPA).
How do you use “caiman” in a sentence?
Here is “caiman” used in a sentence: “A caiman slid silently into the murky river.”
What part of speech is “caiman”?
“Caiman” is a noun.
Where does the word “caiman” come from?
The word “caiman” comes from Spanish. From Spanish caimán or Portuguese caimão, itself from a Cariban word, acayouman.
