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cayman

/ˈkeɪ.mən/

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noun

/ˈkeɪ.mən/B2formal
  • 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. A semiaquatic reptileB2formal

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

    ruКайман

    • The cayman lurked in the murky waters of the Amazon river.
    • Unlike alligators, the cayman has a more heavily armored underbelly.
    • We spotted a cayman sunning itself on the riverbank.

    Synonymscaiman

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