caiman lizard
noun
Simple meaning
Crocodile-like lizard of South America having powerful jaws for crushing snails and mussels.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkaɪmənlɪzɚd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
Crocodile-like lizard of South America having powerful jaws for crushing snails and mussels
Any semi-aquatic lizard, of the genus Dracaena, found in South America
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This meaning: Crocodile-like lizard of South America having powerful jaws for crushing snails and mussels
Used this way, caiman lizard is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
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- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
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- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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