caïman — meaning in English

English meaning

• alligator noun A large reptile with powerful jaws and a broad snout, found mainly in the southeastern United States and China.
• caiman noun A crocodile-like reptile found in Central and South America, related to alligators.

Senses

caïman is used for these senses in English:

• alligator Either of two species of large amphibious reptile, Alligator mississippiensis or Alligator sinensis, in the genus Alligator within order Crocodilia, which have sharp teeth and very strong jaws and are native to the Americas and China, respectively.
• caiman (narrowly) Any of the relatively small crocodilians of the genus Caiman, within the family Alligatoridae.

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