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caiman

/ˈkeɪ.mən/

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noun

/ˈkeɪ.mən/B2formalscientific
  • ruПолуводная рептилия, обитающая в Центральной и Южной Америке, похожая на аллигатора, но отличающаяся более сильно бронированным брюхом.

A semiaquatic reptile native to Central and South America, similar to an alligator but distinguished by a more heavily armored belly.

  1. B2formal

    A semiaquatic reptile native to Central and South America, similar to an alligator but with a more heavily armored belly.

    ruКайман

    • The caiman basked on the riverbank in the afternoon sun.
    • Caimans are often found in slow-moving rivers and swamps.
    • Unlike alligators, caimans have a more heavily armored underside.
Forms
  • caimans plural form
  • caimans' possessive plural form
  • caiman's possessive singular form