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crocodilian

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croc⋅o⋅dil⋅i⋅an

  [krok-uh-dil-ee-uhn]
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–noun
1. any reptile of the order Crocodylia, comprising the true crocodiles and the alligators, caimans, and gavials.
–adjective
2. of, like, or pertaining to a crocodile.
3. hypocritical; insincere.
Origin:
1625–35; crocodile + -ian
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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.  

  1. Of, relating to, or resembling a crocodile.

  2. Belonging to the order Crocodylia.

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crocodilian   (krŏk'ə-dĭl'ē-ən)  Pronunciation Key 
Any of various semiaquatic reptiles of the order Crocodilia, including the alligators, crocodiles, caimans, and gavials. Crocodilians are squat, massive, and lizardlike, with long, powerful jaws, long, heavy tails, short legs, and thick, plated skin. Like dinosaurs, crocodilians are archosaurs, and their closest modern relatives are the birds.
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