[krok-uh-dahyl] 
| 1. | any of several crocodilians of the genus Crocodylus, found in sluggish waters and swamps of the tropics. |
| 2. | any reptile of the order Crocodylia; crocodilian. |
| 3. | the tanned skin or hide of these animals, used in the manufacture of luggage and accessories, as belts, shoes, and wallets. |
| 4. | Chiefly British. a file of people, esp. schoolchildren, out for a walk. |
| 5. | Archaic. a person who makes a hypocritical show of sorrow. |
[krok-uh-dil-oid, krok-uh-dahy-loid] , adjective