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crocodilian

/ˌkrɒk.əˈdɪl.i.ən/

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noun

/ˌkrɒk.əˈdɪl.i.ən/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любого современного архозаврового пресмыкающегося, принадлежащего к отряду крокодилов (Crocodilia), который включает крокодилов, аллигаторов, кайманов и гавиалов.

A noun referring to any extant archosaurian reptile belonging to the order Crocodilia, which includes crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials.

  1. Extant archosaurian reptileB2formalscientific

    A large, aquatic, predatory reptile belonging to the order Crocodilia, which includes crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials.

    ruКрокодиловое

    • The crocodilian lay motionless in the murky water, waiting for prey.
    • Many crocodilian species are currently threatened by habitat loss.
    • The zoo's new exhibit features several different types of crocodilians.
Forms
  • crocodilians plural form
  • crocodilians' possessive plural form
  • crocodilian's possessive singular form