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gharial in German

gharial in German is Gavial, Gharial, Gangesgavial — gharial means a crocodile-like reptile of the species Gavialis gangeticus, in the family Gavialidae.

gharial in German

Gavial
noun
A crocodilian of species Gavialis gangeticus, of the family Gavialidae.
Gharial
noun
A crocodilian of species Gavialis gangeticus, of the family Gavialidae.
Gangesgavial
noun
A crocodilian of species Gavialis gangeticus, of the family Gavialidae.

What does "gharial" mean?

  1. noun A crocodile-like reptile of the species Gavialis gangeticus, in the family Gavialidae.
    "We crossed the Rapti at Bijlipur, three miles from Balrampur, over a pontoon bridge, from where we would often see marsh crocodile and gharial lying on the sandbanks with their mouths open, absorbing the solar heat."
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gharial in a sentence

  • We crossed the Rapti at Bijlipur, three miles from Balrampur, over a pontoon bridge, from where we would often see marsh crocodile and gharial lying on the sandbanks with their mouths open, absorbing the solar heat.
  • The gharial breathes air into its lungs, like caimans, alligators, and crocodiles. It can hold its breath and stay underwater for a long time—more than half an hour. Gharials can also hunt underwater. They even eat their food there.

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What is "gharial" in German?
"gharial" in German is Gavial, Gharial, Gangesgavial. gharial means: A crocodile-like reptile of the species Gavialis gangeticus, in the family Gavialidae.
Are there other ways to say "gharial" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "gharial": Gavial, Gharial, Gangesgavial.
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