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alligator
nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/ʒɐkɐˈɾɛ/ja·ca·ré
Definition
1A large reptile of the crocodilian family, with a broad snout, native to the Americas.
Usage examples
“We saw an alligator basking in the sun on the riverbank.”
“Alligator leather is used to make luxury goods.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
alligator skinalligator farmAmerican alligator
Idiomatic expressions
- crocodile tears (false or insincere tears)