n.
Any of various reptiles of the order Crocodylia, which includes the alligators, crocodiles, caimans, and gavials.
adj.
- Of, relating to, or resembling a crocodile.
- Belonging to the order Crocodylia.
crocodilian
| Dictionary: croc·o·dil·i·an |
(krŏk'ə-dĭl'ē-ən, -dĭl'yən)
n.
Any of various reptiles of the order Crocodylia, which includes the alligators, crocodiles, caimans, and gavials.
adj.
n.
Any of various reptiles of the order Crocodylia, which includes the alligators, crocodiles, caimans, and gavials.
adj.
| WordNet: crocodilian |
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
extant archosaurian reptile
Synonym: crocodilian reptile
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